Oct 23 2024

CDW Executive SummIT: How to Navigate the Uncharted Waters of AI in Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence was a leading topic of conversation at the CDW Executive SummIT in Phoenix, as speakers and participants considered its impact on various aspects of the tech landscape. Marcos Christodonte II, vice president and global CISO at CDW, spoke about the need to modernize cybersecurity programs in the face of unprecedented change. The imperative of staying ahead of the pace of change was echoed by Francis Ballas, director of infrastructure at Trinity Solar,  Niall Browne, senior vice president and CISO at Palo Alto Networks and Molly McLain Sterling, director of cybersecurity strategy at Proofpoint.

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Participants

    Marcos Christodonte II, Vice President and Global CISO, CDW

    Francis Ballas, Director of Infrastructure, Trinity Solar

    Niall Browne, Senior Vice President and CISO, Palo Alto Networks

    Molly McLain Sterling, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, Proofpoint

Video Highlights

  • Cybersecurity is changing at a breathtaking pace, and AI is responsible for accelerating much of this change.
  • Attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, due to AI-fueled techniques such as spear phishing.
  • Organizations can build an internal culture of security by starting with a foundation of trust.