The AI CEO with Seema Alexander The AI Security Shift: What High-Growth Companies Know That Others Don’t I Jerome Johnson, AWS
Jul 8, 2025
Jerome Johnson II, Director of Solutions Architecture at AWS, dives into the pressing issues surrounding AI security. He emphasizes the urgent need for high-growth companies to prioritize AI infrastructure protection. Topics like the risks of agent-based threats, the necessity of AI governance, and the importance of protecting data integrity are thoroughly explored. Johnson also discusses the evolving landscape of digital identity theft, deepfakes, and proactive strategies that businesses can implement to navigate the AI-first future.
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AI Mirrors Cloud Adoption Curve
- AI adoption parallels cloud adoption with initial skepticism followed by broad acceptance.
- Leaders initially hesitant overcome concerns once benefits like efficiency and cost savings are realized.
Act Now on AI Adoption
- CEOs should not delay AI integration as it's already transforming business models rapidly.
- Upskill teams early and focus on using AI to achieve concrete business outcomes.
AI Use Case in Government
- Jerome shared how government partners used computer vision AI to modernize processes amid cost and policy challenges.
- Business case justification and policy engagement were essential to adoption in public sector.
