Cohost & Guest:• Cohost: Tim Caulfield, Managing Partner @ The ANTARA Group • Guest: Tom Caldwell, CEO & CTO of Ecosec Works

Episode Summary:In this episode of The ANTARA Edge Podcast, cohost Tim Caulfield sits down with Tom Caldwell, CEO & CTO of Ecosec Works, to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity as we know it. With a focus on NIST frameworks, cybersecurity maturity models, and the operational risks introduced by agentic AI, the conversation explores both strategic and tactical shifts facing organizations in 2025 and beyond.

Topics include:• How agentic AI is driving orchestration in cybersecurity operations • The role of AI agents in EV charging infrastructure and national energy resilience • The risks of AI hallucinations, adversarial prompting, and data poisoning • Calls for updating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to include AI lifecycle and behavior • Why cybersecurity maturity models must now account for AI-readiness and automation • AI as advisor, co-pilot, or co-worker—and its impact on decision making and culture • Global divergence in AI regulation: China’s system control vs. U.S. market-driven models

This episode challenges assumptions, explores the human-machine interface in cybersecurity, and offers a bold look at how organizations must adapt their risk posture for the AI era.

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