Resilient Cyber Resilient Cyber w/ Rob T. Lee - Navigating AI's Impact on Cyber & the Workforce
Sep 6, 2025
Rob T. Lee, the Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer at the SANS Institute, dives into AI's transformative influence on cybersecurity and the workforce. He discusses the SANS Critical AI Security Guidelines, addressing the need for effective risk management in light of AI advancements. Lee highlights the dual nature of AI, noting both potential job displacement and new opportunities in cybersecurity governance. He emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and innovative training to adapt to this evolving landscape.
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High-Level Controls Over Prescriptive Steps
- Managers need high-level AI security principles rather than prescriptive technical steps.
- Broad guidelines let organizations decide specific implementations while ensuring core protections are present.
Publish Early And Invite Community Review
- Publish draft guidance and invite critique to spark community debate and improvement.
- Use collaborative repos (like GitHub) and partner projects for technical implementation details.
Make Governance Your Top Priority
- Prioritize governance and internal policy before other AI controls.
- Clear, adaptive policies reduce shadow AI use and cascade into safer technical adoption.