Securing AI Agents with Dave Lewis, Enterprise News, and interviews from Oktane 2025 - Mike Poole, Conor Mulherin, Dave Lewis - ESW #430

Oct 27, 2025

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Mike Poole

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Connor Mulhern

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Dave Lewis

In this engaging discussion, Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at 1Password, shares insights on securing AI agents and the importance of embedding security in design to avoid future crises. Connor Mulhern from TechSoup highlights how nonprofits can navigate cybersecurity with limited resources and emphasizes accessible tech solutions. Mike Poole, of Werner Enterprises, talks about fostering a cybersecurity culture within the trucking industry, focusing on user engagement and executive support. The trio dives into the complexities of AI security, making it a must-listen!

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ANECDOTE

Arc Browser For Quick Research

Adrian described using Arc on iPhone to summarize pages and 'browse for me' research tasks.
He uses it for shopping research and finds it practical for multi-site summaries.

ADVICE

Protect Credentials From AI Agents

Isolate and tokenize credentials so agents never hold long-lived secrets directly.
Rotate tokens and require human approval or limited lifespan to reduce compromise risk.

ADVICE

Vet Browser Vendors And Control Installs

Verify vendor provenance and supply chain before adopting AI browsers or extensions.
Block or restrict untrusted browser installs on corporate devices to reduce exposure.

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Segment 1: Interview with Dave Lewis from 1Password

In this week's sponsored interview, we dive into the evolving security landscape around AI agents, where we stand with AI agent adoption. We also touch on topics such as securing credentials in browser workflows and why identity is foundational to AI agent security.

This segment is sponsored by 1Password. Visit https://securityweekly.com/1password to learn more!

Segment 2: Enterprise News

In this week's enterprise security news,

one big acquisition, two small fundings
not all AI is bad
deepfakes are getting crazy good
make sure you log what your AI agents do
Copilot prompt injection
NordVPN tries to pull a jedi mind trick on us
failure rate in AI adoption is a feature not a bug?
using facial recognition to find Tinder profiles
a predictable squirrel story

All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly.

Segment 3: Two interviews from Oktane 2025

Interview with Connor Mulherin of TechSoup

The cybersecurity landscape in the nonprofit sector is evolving quickly, with organizations facing unique challenges due to limited resources, sensitive mission-driven work, and developing policies and training programs. Connor Mulherin, Director and GM of Validation Services at TechSoup, will discuss the industry's need for accessible and collaborative solutions to provide affordable technology leadership and security guidance. It will highlight how nonprofit organizations can build long-term digital resilience and combat these growing challenges.

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Interview with Mike Poole, Director of Cyber Security at Werner Enterprises

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it's a business imperative. Organizations that prioritize cybersecurity culture see fewer incidents and stronger resilience against evolving threats. But how do you foster a security-first mindset across an organization?

This session will explore the critical components of building and maintaining a robust cybersecurity culture, starting with executive leadership buy-in—a fundamental step in securing resources and driving organizational change. We'll then dive into the power of monthly phishing exercises, which reinforce awareness and preparedness. Attendees will also learn how to develop effective training programs that engage employees at all levels and create lasting behavioral change. Finally, we'll discuss the role of cybersecurity-themed events, particularly during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, as a powerful tool to capture attention and reinforce key security principles.

This segment is sponsored by Oktane by Okta. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oktane to learn more about them!

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-430