Erik Bloch

Erik Bloch, CISO at Illumio, highlights the mismatched expectations around AI in Security Operations Centers, emphasizing alert fatigue and vendor discrepancies. HD Moore, CEO of runZero, shares insights on the broken state of vulnerability management, revealing blind spots and the need for better tools. Joel Burleson-Davis, CTO of Imprivata, discusses unique cybersecurity challenges across industries, stressing the importance of tailored solutions. They explore the skepticism surrounding AI's effectiveness and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

Erik Bloch, VP of Security at Illumio, brings a wealth of experience from transforming security teams at giants like Cisco and Salesforce. He emphasizes the need for solid security foundations—like effective ticketing systems—before jumping to AI tools. Erik critiques traditional security metrics as often misleading and highlights the importance of aligning security with business goals. He also discusses how managed service providers might lead in AI adoption due to their structured processes, pointing out the critical role of data in making informed security decisions.