The Cyber Executive
The Cyber Executive
Podcast Description
The Cyber Executive host is Marc Ashworth and has over 30 years of technology, security and business experience and leads the discussions with top executives and industry leaders on the topics of cyber security, technology, risk and business.
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The podcast focuses on cyber security, technology risks, and business strategies, featuring episodes like the deep dive into incident response with Che Bhatia and the exploration of cybersecurity leadership techniques with Gary Chan. Key themes include incident response, leadership in cybersecurity, and the complexities of securing healthcare organizations.

The Cyber Executive host is Marc Ashworth and has over 30 years of technology, security and business experience and leads the discussions with top executives and industry leaders on the topics of cyber security, technology, risk and business.
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. Data protection is the foundation of AI security.
2. Organizations must identify and classify their data.
3. Small, manageable steps can lead to significant security improvements.
4. Tagging and labeling data is essential for effective protection.
5. Security should enable AI adoption rather than hinder it.
6. Building relationships within the business enhances security conversations.
7. Understanding risk is crucial for data governance.
8. Monitoring regulatory changes is vital for compliance.
9. Automated rules can simplify data protection processes.
10. Engaging with stakeholders fosters a culture of security awareness.

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