What does OpenClaw reveal about the future of AI security?

In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Saccone, Cybersecurity Professional, AI Security Enthusiast, and Podcaster, to explore how AI is reshaping the security landscape across core domains. We break down key concepts in virtual machines, cloud security, and application security, and how these environments are evolving in an AI-driven world.

We also discuss incident response in the context of AI-powered threats and the growing importance of governance.

Using OpenClaw as a real-world anchor, this conversation highlights emerging risks, practical security considerations, and how both practitioners and newcomers can better understand and navigate AI security today.

What happens when AI stops being a tool and starts acting like an employee?

In this episode, Dd Budiharto, who works as a Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, dives into the real security challenge most organizations aren’t ready for: agentic AI with identities and access. We break down how “shadow AI employees” are already creeping into enterprises, and what it actually means to secure AI inside enterprise platforms.

The takeaway is simple but urgent: if you’re not managing AI like part of your workforce, you don’t have control, you have exposure.

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this episode are the individual opinions of the host and guest featured.

The opinions do not reflect that of any organization.

Resources:

Microsoft Resources:

- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/security-for-ai/

- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/03/19/new-tools-and-guidance-announcing-zero-trust-for-ai/

- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/microsoft-365/copilot-control-system/security-governance

- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/security/responsible-ai-overview-security-copilot

Other resources:

- https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework

- https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ai-data-security-best-practices-securing-data-used-train-operate-ai-systems

In this episode, Heather Case-Hall, Senior Solutions Security Architect at Myriad360 breaks down why AI is only as good as the data behind it and why completely trusting it can create real risk. From the importance of logging and asset visibility to why you shouldn’t rely on AI when someone you love ends up in a hospital, this conversation explores the growing gap between AI "over-confidence" and reality

AI is transforming healthcare, and the future looks promising.

In this episode, Omar Sangurima,
Head of Cyber Program Management & Cyber Third-Party Risk at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Anmol Agarwal explore how AI is helping unlock insights in healthcare and improving patient outcomes. They discuss why thoughtful AI regulation is essential, the balance between innovation and privacy, and even how global events like the FIFA World Cup reveal AI’s growing role in society.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation on the opportunities, ethical considerations, and exciting future of AI in healthcare.

AI is helping manage power grids, and attackers are running tests. In this episode, Anmol Agarwal talks with Andrea Ruotolo about the real-world stakes of AI security and governance in the energy sector. From lessons learned in cyber incidents like the Polish power grid attack to strategies for continuous monitoring, operationalizing policies, and bridging the gap between AI governance and practice, this conversation shows why cross-functional collaboration and responsible AI are critical.

In this episode, Anmol Agarwal sits down with cybersecurity executive Jennifer Raiford to decode the silent threat of model drift, the rising role of blockchain in digital trust, and why securing tomorrow’s AI systems requires a new playbook. From deepfakes to identity verification, this conversation reframes AI security as a strategic imperative in a world where trust is the ultimate currency.

In this episode of AI Security Update, Anmol Agarwal speaks with cybersecurity expert Dirce Eduardo Hernandez about the surge in AI-driven data centers and the massive computational backbone required to power today’s intelligent systems. They explore how organizations are adapting their infrastructure strategies to meet AI’s growing demands and what that means for security teams.

The conversation also shifts to the human side of AI in cybersecurity: using AI to prepare conference talks, staying relevant in public speaking, and learning from industry leaders like Caleb Sima and Phillip Wylie. Hernandez highlights the importance of networking within the cybersecurity community and how collaboration often becomes the strongest defense in an AI-driven threat landscape.

They close by discussing data privacy and the global impact of regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), emphasizing why privacy awareness must evolve alongside AI innovation.

This episode blends infrastructure, insight, and community revealing that securing AI is as much about people and principles as it is about technology.

A cybersecurity veteran who’s also a filmmaker? 🎬🔐

In this episode, Anmol Agarwal talks with Aby Rao — 20 years in cybersecurity and a passion for storytelling — about the unexpected overlap between filmmaking and AI security.

They unpack how AI is reshaping creativity, where automation can dilute originality, and why insider threats and accountability matter more than ever in an AI-driven world.

Because whether you’re directing a film or deploying AI, what you build and how you control it defines the outcome.

AI can amplify cybersecurity, but only if it’s used wisely. In this episode of AI Security Update, host Anmol Agarwal talks with Kevin White, Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare about why Zero Trust is essential in an AI-driven world.

Using Star Trek as a playful yet insightful analogy, Kevin explains how AI can be a powerful tool like a calculator for security, but also how risks like prompt injection and data poisoning can cause real damage if left unchecked. They dive into practical ways to apply Zero Trust principles and context to make AI safer and more effective.

Whether you’re defending networks or exploring AI’s role in security, this episode offers actionable insights for using AI responsibly without losing control.

In this episode of AI Security Update, host Dr. Anmol Agarwal is joined by Larci Robertson, a cybersecurity veteran with over two decades of experience across military, government, and corporate environments. From her early work as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Navy and cyber threat intelligence at Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command, to her roles in enterprise security and community leadership, Larci brings a grounded, real-world perspective on AI in security.

Larci shares practical strategies for incident response and tabletop exercises, explaining how teams can move beyond check-the-box planning and actually prepare for real incidents. The discussion also dives into today’s cybersecurity job market, where AI is screening candidates while job seekers increasingly rely on AI themselves—creating an “AI vs AI” dynamic that’s changing how careers are built and evaluated.

They also explore why community engagement, information sharing, and human judgment remain critical as AI becomes more embedded in security operations