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The CISO Role in the Age of Generative AI with Rob May
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Episode The CISO Role in the Age of Generative AI with Rob May
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AI isn’t just another shiny tool — it’s a catalyst to rethink how we secure and govern our organizations.
In this ClearTech Loop episode, Jo Peterson sits down with Rob May — Executive Chairman of ramsac, UK Cybersecurity Ambassador, and author of Harnessing AI and The Human Firewall.
Rob shares a practical playbook for CISOs navigating AI adoption:
Reframe the Role of AI: Treat it as assistive intelligence — a thought partner that changes the questions you ask, not just a productivity add-on.
Red Team Smarter: Use generative AI to simulate likely attack paths in your environment so you can adjust defenses before alerts ever fire.
Build Security In: Stop bolting security on at the end. Embed privacy checklists, automated testing, and audit trails directly into the AI development lifecycle.
Govern with Confidence: CISOs must own the narrative around visibility, accountability, data use, and explainability. AI is both a defense multiplier and a governance responsibility.
If you’ve been wondering how to balance AI innovation with trust, or how to expand your CISO mandate without slowing your teams down, this episode is for you.
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Key Quotes
“Don’t think of it as artificial intelligence. Think of it as assistive intelligence.” — Rob May
“When security and AI teams work side by side, you don’t slow down innovation — you accelerate trust in the outcomes.” — Rob May
“AI can be both a force multiplier and a new category of risk. The CISO’s role is to maximize the former and govern the latter.” — Rob May
Episode Notes
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2248577/episodes/17885925 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzf6dwfUh50 Subscribe to ClearTech Loop Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7346174860760416256/ Rob May’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rob-May/author/B078GYKHZJ
Resources mentioned:
• Harnessing AI: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1915074252 • The Human Firewall: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1915074236
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