The transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI)—and, in particular, generative AI (GenAI)—emerged as a defining theme at the CSO Conference & Awards 2024: Cyber Risk Management. As industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and technology innovators gathered at the Wassaja Conference Center in the Phoenix metropolitan area, conversations consistently returned to how these advanced technologies are reshaping the strategic, operational, financial, and technological dimensions of cybersecurity.
Throughout the event, participants explored how AI is fundamentally altering the way enterprises approach security challenges. Sessions like “AI/ML and Zero Trust” demonstrated the growing synergy between AI-driven analytics and Zero Trust frameworks. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, attendees highlighted how AI is enabling organizations to achieve greater visibility, control, and automation in their security operations. However, this transformation is not without its challenges. Generative AI, for instance, has proven to be a double-edged sword: a powerful defensive tool but also a potential enabler for threat actors who can leverage it…
