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Apr 2, 2024 • 22min
Identifying and Fixing the Internet’s Security Flaws
In this episode, we're bringing you a fireside chat with Paul Vixie, AWS Deputy CISO, Vice President, and Distinguished Engineer and Clarke Rodgers, Director of Enterprise Strategy. As an early influencer in the evolution of the Internet, Paul knows a lot about the Internet's inner workings, including its vulnerabilities. Join us as our experts discuss how AWS is working to address these security flaws and make the Internet a safer place to communicate.Watch on AWS Executive Insights

Mar 26, 2024 • 20min
The Role of Generative AI in State and Local Governments
In this episode, dive deep into generative AI and its potential impact on state and local governments and educational institutions. AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom and AWS Executive Government Advisor Jayson Dunn explore real-world use cases, challenges, and strategies for embracing this transformative technology to drive efficiency, productivity, and enhanced services for citizens and students alike.Resources: AWS PartyRock: https://partyrock.aws/Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/

Mar 19, 2024 • 23min
How to be an Effective CISO in 2024: Thoughts on Successful Security Leadership
What qualities do CISOs need in order to be successful leaders in 2024? Today's guest can help us answer that question. We're pleased to Welcome Chris Betz, CISO of AWS to the show. Join us as Chris sits down for a conversation with Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, to share his thoughts on everything from establishing a culture of security, to hiring for diversity, to mentoring the next generation of great security leaders.Watch on AWS Executive Insights

Mar 14, 2024 • 21min
From Analog to Digital: Elevating Emotional Well-being with Cloud Innovation
The PeaceLove Foundation uses creativity as the catalyst for giving people from all backgrounds permission to talk about their mental health. Join Matt Kaplan, CEO, and Eric Rice, Chief Creative Officer, as they discuss "working backwards" with AWS, and embracing the journey from being an analog company to one offering digital products in service of their goal of helping 1 million people improve their mental wellbeing through creativity and storytelling.Watch on AWS Executive Insights

Mar 12, 2024 • 20min
How AI is Transforming the Customer Experience
Dana Aonofriesei, VP of Engineering at leading online reviews platform Trustpilot, dives deep into how the customer trust model has evolved as technology has advanced, and the effects machine learning and AI will have on how customers interact with businesses. She outlines the vital importance of "drastic, novel, open-minded ideas," and advises leaders on how to align technical teams with overall company strategy without leading them down a path to burnout.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your busines

Mar 8, 2024 • 22min
Growth Through Acquisitions, Diversity and Adaptability: Getir, Fresh Direct
Join Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for AWS and Hatice Evren, US Group CEO of Getir/FreshDirect, as they discuss Getir's culture of diversity, attracting tech talent, leveraging data and AI for operational efficiency, and the importance of adaptability in leadership. Evren reflects on managing her company's hyper-growth phases, and how leaders should think about growth during economic downturns.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Mar 5, 2024 • 20min
Considering the CEO’s Role in Security Leadership with AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
We say security is the first priority at AWS, but how does that play out in everyday practice? Join us today as Adam Selipsky, CEO of AWS offers his unique perspective on top-down security leadership at AWS. In this conversation with Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, Adam discusses his thoughts on company-wide security culture, CEO/CISO communication strategies and mechanisms, and how the CEO can support security initiatives from the top.Watch on AWS Executive InsightsResources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 29, 2024 • 24min
Navigating the Leadership Challenges of the Telco/Space Industry
Join Tom Soderstrom, Enterprise Strategist at AWS, and Manjula Sriram, CIO of Iridium, in an in-depth conversation about the challenges of leading a global team on the cutting edge of the telco/space industry. They touch on empowering teams through allowing mistakes, cultivating a culture of constant learning, and how leaders across all industries can connect with their teams across the world.Watch on AWS Executive InsightsResources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
The Value (and Threat) of Generative AI for Security Teams
In this episode, AWS Director of Enterprise Strategy Phil LeBrun speaks with Nicole Eagan, Chief Strategy and AI Officer, and Michael Beck, Global CISO at Darktrace about how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity. They discuss the evolution of cyber threats, the impact of generative AI on security, and best practices for implementing robust defenses including operationalizing AI as part of a holistic people, process, and technology approach.Resources:Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.

Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
Prioritizing Trust and Safety in Tech: Anthropic’s Commitment to Responsible AI
Join host Phil Le-Brun, AWS Director of Enterprise Strategy, and Neerav Kingsland, Head of Global Accounts for Anthropic, in a conversation about Anthropic's journey to create the safest and most capable AI model in the world. Learn about the company's relentless focus on safety, their groundbreaking large language model Claude, and how they ensure ethical outputs through Constitutional AI, which draws from varied sources like the UN Declaration of Human Rights and technology trust and safety documents. Gain insights into the partnership between AWS and Anthropic, and learn exactly what differentiates Claude from other generative AI models.Learn more about Amazon Bedrock, the easiest way to build and scale gen AI applications, and Amazon Q, a gen AI-powered assistant that can be tailored to your business.