CISO Series Podcast Now That You Mention It I HAVE Heard Some Hype Around These AI Tools
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Sep 23, 2025 This week, Erwin Lopez, CISO at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, shares his insights on AI experimentation and security challenges. He emphasizes that AI isn't just a trend; it demands practical testing in safe environments. Erwin also discusses the burnout faced by CISOs while navigating the complexities of selling security to organizations. He highlights the need for modern playbooks, including zero trust and behavioral detection, while evaluating when to replace custom security tools with managed solutions. A truly enlightening conversation!
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AI Is In The Experimentation Phase
- We are in an AI experimentation phase similar to early cloud and mobile adoption, where many projects will fail or be incremental.
- Continued experimentation is essential to learn how AI will be used and where it delivers real value.
AI Scales Both Defense And Offense
- AI both augments detection by synthesizing disparate data and simultaneously expands attackers' capabilities and new vulnerabilities.
- Organizations must test AI features thoroughly and limit sensitive data exposure to public models.
ChatGPT Helped Spot A Missed Diagnosis
- Erwin used ChatGPT to analyze his medical imaging reports and suggested further testing that led to a liver blood clot diagnosis.
- He entered only anonymized clinical data and used the output to ask targeted questions of his doctor.