CISO Conversations: Ryan Davis – The Unknown Is Where Security Meets Reality
Summary
Ryan Davis, a former hacker who now leads security at New Charter Technologies, discusses his transition from network intrusion to executive leadership. His current primary concern is the security implications of "shadow AI."
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article discusses the emerging threat of 'shadow AI,' which represents an unknown and potentially dangerous attack surface for security professionals.
Defender Context
The increasing adoption of AI, especially 'shadow AI' operating outside of formal IT oversight, presents a significant blind spot for security teams. Defenders need to develop strategies to discover, monitor, and secure these unmanaged AI deployments before they can be exploited.