How do you secure a company with over 130,000 employees against evolving cyber threats using AI? Michael Baker, Vice President and Global CISO at DXC Technology, joins hosts Nate Burke and Lior Div to explore the future of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of staying ahead in the AI era. In this episode, they cover Michael’s journey into cybersecurity leadership, the evolving role of CISOs, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity landscapes, driving not only risk management but opportunity in the realm of cyber defense.
Michael shares his insights from decades in cybersecurity, highlighting the critical need to adapt to rapidly changing threats. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive with AI technologies to empower cybersecurity teams and manage risks effectively. Explore how AI can free up valuable time, enabling teams to focus on strategic priorities while addressing the challenges of adversarial AI and keeping pace with advancing threats.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction 03:16 - From EY to CISO: Michael's cybersecurity journey 05:02 - Reinventing oneself: The CISO's constant challenge 09:14 - The fast-approaching adversarial AI threat 12:00 - Urgency in evolving cybersecurity practices 18:25 - Replacing toil with opportunity: AI's promise 19:30 - Upskill and elevate: AI’s transformative role in SOC 36:00 - Transforming traditional SOC with Agentic Revolution 39:00 - DXC's partnership and AI's real-world application
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