{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cyber Smokehouse","title":"Security in the Age of AI Acceleration - David Cross - Cyber Smokehouse - Episode #14","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c47752c6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3110,"description":"How is AI changing both the threat landscape and the way security teams operate? Today’s guest is a seasoned cybersecurity leader navigating these changes at scale. Introducing David Cross, CISO at Atlassian. David joins Ernie Anderson and Graeme Payne to share how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, from attacker capabilities to internal defense strategies.\nHe discusses how AI is lowering the barrier for attackers, why security teams must adapt to an increasingly fast-moving environment, and how organizations should think about managing risk as new technologies emerge. David also touches on the importance of understanding evolving threats, maintaining strong fundamentals, and ensuring teams are prepared to respond to continuous change. \nTakeaways:AI is lowering the barrier for attackers: David explains that AI makes it easier for more individuals to carry out attacks, increasing both the volume and accessibility of threats.\nThe pace of change is accelerating risk: He highlights that the speed at which AI is evolving is creating challenges for security teams trying to keep up.\nSecurity teams must continuously adapt: David emphasizes that organizations cannot rely on static defenses and must evolve alongside the threat landscape.\nUnderstanding threats is critical to defense:He discusses the importance of knowing how attackers operate in order to build effective security strategies.\nFundamentals still matter: Despite new technologies, core security practices remain essential in protecting organizations.\nAI impacts both offense and defense: He notes that AI is not just a risk, but also a tool that can be used to strengthen security operations.\nQuote of the Show:“The pace of change is only increasing.” - David Cross\nLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-b-cross-b856657/Website: https://atlassian.com/Personal Website: davidcrosstravels.com\nWays to Tune In:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LuXXqbK9k9rrVRFsdGzl0 Apple Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OzVByYrVZ7pJIeb4cJ2-aoOkjC_j5Q1oz9lj1NhJqsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OTlh/YTdiNmUxMDU5OWY1/NWM4NTAxODM1NGNm/YTBiZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}