Ep. 253 Meeting the AI Implementation Challenge – Securely

Ep. 253 Meeting the AI Implementation Challenge – Securely

June 17, 2026 · 1h 2m

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The episode discusses the challenges of implementing AI in agencies, focusing on infrastructure, budgeting, and planning.

Artificial intelligence is evolving so quickly that agencies often find it difficult to plan for future implementations. This week on Feds At The Edge , we dive into the importance of flexible infrastructure, realistic budgets, and thoughtful planning to successfully adapt to continuously evolving AI models. Sumit Puri, CSO and Co-Founder of Liqid, shares that while 86% of data resides on-premises, leaders also need to understand how the other 14% is being managed. He breaks down the key security, privacy, compliance, and performance considerations organizations should keep in mind. Ariana Tifft, Chief Data Scientist with the DoD Cyber Crime Center, explains how understanding existing resources and future requirements enables real-time planning and improved workload efficiency. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear their insights, along with perspectives from experts at Optiv + ClearShark, on balancing what you have, knowing what you need, and maximizing results.

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Guests: Sumit Puri, Ariana Tifft

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Organizations: Liqid, DoD Cyber Crime Center, Optiv, ClearShark

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