Merritt Baer, former Deputy CISO at AWS and Harvard Law graduate, offers expert insights on the future of cybersecurity. She discusses the complexities of cloud security and the critical shared responsibility model. AI's dual role as both a tool and a threat is explored, including the risks of AI-generated fraud. Baer emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in security and predicts key trends for 2025, urging CISOs to adopt robust security measures amid evolving challenges and regulatory scrutiny.