CISO Series Podcast

The Difference with AI Red Teaming is We Added the Word AI

Oct 14, 2025
Kush Kashyap, Senior Director for GRC at Vanta, discusses pivotal topics around executive communication and risk quantification. She emphasizes when to coach versus command, advocating for a balance in leadership approaches. Kush critiques traditional risk models, suggesting practical business applications instead. The conversation also dives into the distinctiveness of AI red teaming, exploring its necessity for continuous testing and understanding model biases. This insightful exchange highlights the importance of effective communication and actionable risk strategies.
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ADVICE

Prime Executives Before Details

  • Lead with what you need executives to believe and give context before new details.
  • Remind them of the problem’s foundation so they can 'page back in' to the conversation.
ADVICE

Distill Technical Detail For Leaders

  • Avoid lecturing executives with exhaustive technical detail; they want clarity and relevance.
  • Distill technical knowledge into concise, business-focused messages.
ADVICE

Lead With The Desired Outcome

  • Before any pitch, decide the belief or action you need from the audience and shape your message toward that outcome.
  • Tie every point to the business impact and next steps to drive decisions.
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