In this episode of the Cyber Executive, host Marc Ashworthand guest Kristi Cook, Director of Global Cybersecurity at Peabody Energy, discuss the intersection of cybersecurity, data protection, and AI. They emphasize the importance of foundational data protection as the basis for secure AI implementation, the need for organizations to identify and classify their data, and the significance of building relationships between security teams and business units. The conversation also covers the challenges of balancing security with AI adoption, the necessity of preventing data leakage, and the evolving landscape of vendor relationships and regulatory changes.
Takeaways
1.聽聽聽聽Data protection is the foundation of AI security.
2.聽聽聽Organizations must identify and classify their data.
3.聽聽聽Small, manageable steps can lead to significant security improvements.
4.聽聽聽Tagging and labeling data is essential for effective protection.
5.聽聽聽聽Security should enable AI adoption rather than hinder it.
6.聽聽聽聽Building relationships within the business enhances security conversations.
7.聽聽聽聽Understanding risk is crucial for data governance.
8.聽聽聽聽Monitoring regulatory changes is vital for compliance.
9.聽聽聽聽Automated rules can simplify data protection processes.
10.聽 Engaging with stakeholders fosters a culture of security awareness.