In this episode of the Secure by Design podcast, host Daniel Kulig engages with Horatio Morgan, a digital innovation expert, to explore the intricate relationship between big data, AI, and cybersecurity. They discuss the importance of data governance, the challenges organizations face in balancing data scale with security and privacy, and the emerging threats in AI.

Horatio shares insights on the key stakeholders in AI governance, influential regulatory frameworks, and practical tools for ensuring privacy. The conversation also covers case studies of successes and failures in data governance, predictions for the future of AI, and advice for organizations and professionals navigating this complex landscape.

Takeaways

• Data is the foundation of everything.
• Big data can give you power, but if you can't use it, that equals zero.
• Treat data as a governed asset.
• Privacy gives us permission to do stuff.
• Governance isn't a department, it's a coordinated teamwork.
• You must promote a culture of responsible curiosity.
• Explainable AI is a compliance tool.
• The future belongs to tech philosophers.
• If the customers are not on board, that equals no trust.
• The smarter the system gets, the smarter the attackers become.