The AI Leadership Vacuum: How CISOs Should Take Charge of AI Risk
AI adoption is already happening across enterprises, often faster than organizations can establish governance around it. Yet, many organizations still lack a clear executive owner who understands the technology, security, regulatory, and operational risks involved.
If nobody else is prepared to own AI risk, why shouldn’t the CISO?
In this executive-level discussion, Tevora’s Anir Desai, Director of Strategic Services, joins Jeremiah Sahlberg, Principal, and Dr. Bryan S. Mitchell, Executive Consultant, to explore how CISOs can take charge of the AI conversation while enabling innovation. The panel discusses emerging AI risks, governance challenges, and practical approaches to balancing security with business objectives.
Key Takeaways:
- How CISOs can position themselves as champions of responsible AI innovation
- The current state of AI adoption and the risks that matter most to business and security leaders
- Practical ways to enable AI adoption while maintaining appropriate security and governance controls
- How to navigate evolving AI frameworks, regulations, and compliance expectations
- Strategies for becoming “secure enough” without overengineering AI governance programs
- Why confidentiality, integrity, and availability remain critical to securing AI systems
For CISOs and security leaders, this session offers practical perspectives on leading AI risk management, strengthening governance, and enabling innovation with confidence.
