AI is changing the game for cybersecurity, but are most companies ready?

In this eye-opening episode of Resilient Foundations, Rebecca sits down with cybersecurity expert and SANS Institute instructor Shawn Chakravarty to unpack the evolving threat landscape in a world powered by artificial intelligence. From the rise of "shadow AI" to how insiders and external attackers are weaponizing generative tools like ChatGPT and Claude, this conversation is packed with hard truths and advice for leaders, security teams, and innovators alike.

Shawn breaks down the top three AI risks every company should be tracking, how defensive teams need to adapt, and why your AI policy matters more than ever. Whether you're a business leader, IT manager, or just AI-curious, this episode delivers urgent suggestions to future-proof your cybersecurity strategy.

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01:04 Current Cybersecurity Threats

01:51 Top Risks in AI and Cybersecurity

02:44 Shadow AI and Security Policies

05:26 AI in Blue Teaming and Defense

06:50 Red Teaming and AI Tools

09:03 AI in Social Engineering

14:26 Leadership and AI Risk Management

20:58 The Importance of Listening as a Leader

21:58 Celebrating Wins and Handling Mistakes

22:41 Managing High-Stress Situations

24:18 Building Trust Within Teams

25:28 Unique Challenges in Security Leadership

29:29 The Role of AI in Leadership

36:02 Upcoming Events and Learning Opportunities

37:32 Final Thoughts

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Rebecca Plantz is a seasoned executive leader with more than 25 years of experience leading a variety of high-stakes crises and enterprise initiatives to achieve business transformation. Her experience in leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology, AI-enabled platforms and operations, risk management programs, information security programs, and operational resilience resulted in a wealth of expertise and toolsets that will be shared.

Tough times create great leaders. Having led executives and front-line teams to survive more than 750 crises, Rebecca has honed what it takes to prepare for and lead in circumstances that require Olympic-level skills and readiness.