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The AI Episode
Sean Kilbourn & Andy Woodard

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Tune in to real-world security discussions from the people doing the work. Talking Point brings practical insight, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations from professionals on the front lines of today’s security challenges.

Your hosts:

Sean Kilbourn

Andy Woodard

Tune in to real-world security discussions from the people doing the work. Talking Point brings practical insight, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations from professionals on the front lines of today’s security challenges.

Your hosts:

Sean Kilbourn
Andy Woodard

Episode 1
The AI Episode

AI has been the talk of the Internet for some time. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Grok, etc. It is pretty amazing how helpful AI can be with its ability to boost work productivity and generate answers to questions in the blink of an eye.

But what are some dangers in using AI?

SecureAI Resources

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, but without governance, it introduces new and often invisible risk. Secure AI is the framework that ensures AI tools are deployed responsibly, protecting sensitive data, intellectual property, and customer trust while enabling innovation. As employees increasingly leverage generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and other AI-powered applications, traditional security controls fall short. Secure AI helps organizations:

    • Gain visibility into AI usage

    • Establish clear governance and acceptable use policies

    • Strengthen data protection and oversight

    • Align AI adoption with regulatory and compliance expectations

To support this effort, we’ve developed practical resources to guide secure AI adoption at every stage, including:

    • A Secure AI overview outlining core concepts and benefits

    • A comprehensive white paper detailing emerging threats, controls, and implementation strategies

These materials are designed to help leaders better understand AI risk, and assist in enabling responsible innovation with confidence.

SecureAI White Paper

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