Richard Bird

In this conversation, Nick Mistry, with his extensive experience in cloud and application security, teams up with Richard Bird, Chief Security for Singular AI, to tackle the pressing need for AI governance in the supply chain. They delve into the challenges posed by third-party risks and the complexities of open-source software. The discussion also highlights the evolving nature of cybersecurity in the era of AI, emphasizing the importance of real-time risk management and proactive strategies to safeguard data privacy and enhance security practices.

Richard Bird, an identity expert and startup advisor, dives into the evolving world of digital identity in a candid discussion. He emphasizes that names alone fail as online identifiers and argues for a more nuanced understanding of identity as a human proxy. Bird traces the historical roots of access controls and urges cybersecurity leaders to shift identity management from mere access to a comprehensive security framework. He warns that AI will expose weaknesses in identity systems, suggesting proactive steps for leaders to enhance visibility and governance.

Richard Bird, CSO at Traceable AI, discusses the challenges of decentralized environments in cybersecurity. Topics include cognitive dissonance, misconceptions about Zero Trust, API Security, and the future of Zero Trust. Emphasis on making it harder for attackers through security measures.