Talk Title:  Controlled Autonomy: How AI is rewriting both sides of cyber defense - and what that means for MDR.

Abstract

What happens when AI gets weapons but no rules for using them? State-sponsored intrusions now run 80–90% autonomously. Generative AI has pushed phishing volume up 1,265%. The security industry's response has been to ship more fragmented products.

Brent makes the case that security has always needed offense, defense, and governance working as one system. AI finally makes that possible at scale. Swords find what's exposed. Shields contain what gets through. Adaptive guardrails govern every autonomous action — explainable, reversible, policy-bounded.

Attendees will see the model in motion: a real account hijack, detected, investigated, and shut down in under two minutes by Shields and Adaptive Guardrails. Signal to verdict. No human required to act.

Speaker Bio

As a seasoned cybersecurity expert and CISSP-certified professional, I bring over 15 years of experience in information security, risk management, and compliance to drive business growth and protect organizations from cyber threats. My expertise spans security strategy, threat intelligence, incident response, and security architecture, with a strong focus on cloud security, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity awareness. I'm passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.