Nic Chavez
CISO of Data & AI at IBM and former DataStax leader, specializing in enterprise AI security, data provenance, and secure deployment of AI within large organizations.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 32min
EP 23 — IBM's Nic Chavez on Why Data Comes Before AI
Nic Chavez, CISO of Data & AI at IBM and former DataStax leader, dives into the challenges of enterprise AI. He discusses how Project Catalyst democratized AI development, showing anyone can innovate with coding assistants. Nic highlights that over 99% of AI projects stall due to data security risks, especially accidental leaks into free LLMs. He argues for creating appealing internal tools over banning external ones. Also, he predicts AGI could emerge by 2029, emphasizing the need for robust security talent development.
Dec 2, 2024 • 45min
Defending the Digital Mind: The Emerging Challenges of AI Agents
In this insightful discussion, Hoda Al Khzaimi, an AI security expert at NYU Abu Dhabi, Matan Getz, CEO of Aim Security, and Nic Chavez, CISO at DataStax, tackle the critical challenges posed by AI agents. They explore the vulnerabilities linked to autonomous decision-making, the dual nature of AI in cybersecurity—both as a tool and a potential threat—and the ethical responsibilities businesses must embrace. With topics like the importance of open-source platforms and the need for real-time guardrails, this talk is a compelling dive into the future of AI security.
