

Adapting security practices to the new threat landscape
7 snips Jan 28, 2025
Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, shares his expertise on effective communication strategies for security updates, emphasizing the need to engage leadership in addressing security implications. Chris Betz, AWS's Chief Information Security Officer, dives into the challenges of generative AI and the importance of real-time threat intelligence. Both guests explore the intertwining of security and compliance, advocating for a culture of proactive engagement and continuous improvement to safeguard organizations in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
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Contextualize Security for Leadership
- When discussing security with leadership, focus on business context, not technical details.
- Explain how security vulnerabilities impact customer data and potential consequences, not just CVSS scores.
Gain Visibility into AI Usage
- Understand your company's AI usage by tracking calls to generative AI engines.
- This visibility helps application security teams ensure responsible AI development and usage.
Unexpected AI Growth at Amazon
- Steve Schmidt discovered over 1,000 generative AI apps in use at Amazon, surprising leadership.
- This highlighted the rapid growth of AI adoption and the need for robust security measures.