In this episode of Do Human Work, Nate Burke and Lior Div welcome Wayman Cummings, the Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health Systems, to discuss the revolutionary role of AI in cybersecurity. From pioneering the use of robots at the Super Bowl to insights on mentoring diverse teams, Wayman shares his vision for AI as an enabler of human potential. The episode explores how he integrates AI into cybersecurity practices to empower defenders and why he believes in choosing partners over vendors for collaborative success.
Wayman also provides a unique perspective on hiring practices that could transform cybersecurity teams, focusing on unconventional backgrounds and innate problem-solving abilities rather than traditional experience. As AI continues to reshape industries, Wayman envisions a future where technology works hand-in-hand with human ingenuity, creating powerful synergies and new opportunities for growth.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Augmented intelligence at the Super Bowl 02:45 – AI in cybersecurity threats and defense 05:55 – Partnership over vendors in tech 08:10 – Unconventional hiring practices 10:30 – Applying unique analyst skills 12:45 – AI's role in understanding threats 18:05 – Predictive analysis using AI 22:30 – Unreasonable hospitality in healthcare 25:00 – The future of AI and human collaboration 27:20 – Humility and communication for aspiring CISOs
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