AI in the Wrong Hands
From Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks by Palo Alto Networks and N2K Networks
May 7, 2026 · 40 min · Season 10 · Episode 116
About this episode
Assaf Keren discusses the dual-edged nature of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting its potential for both defenders and attackers.
AI is the most powerful tool defenders have ever had. It's also the most dangerous weapon attackers have ever had. Assaf Keren, CSO at Qualtrics and author of Lessons from the Frontlines, has seen AI reshape both sides of the threat equation. In this conversation, he gets specific about what happens when powerful tools fall into the wrong hands, and what leaders need to do before they get caught off-guard. You'll learn: How attackers are using AI to move faster, scale wider, and go deeper than ever before Why the moment you deploy AI, your security posture fundamentally changes What curiosity-driven leadership looks like when the threat landscape won't sit still How to close the gap between the security team's understanding of AI and the rest of the organization What Assaf learned from 25+ years on the frontlines that still applies in the AI era #CyberSecurity #AIRisk Related Episodes: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of AI Inside AI Runtime Defense Securing AI in the Enterprise About Threat Vector Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks is your premier podcast for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the…
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Hosts: Palo Alto Networks, N2K Networks
Guest: Assaf Keren
Topics covered
- AI in cybersecurity
- threat landscape
- security posture
- leadership in tech
- AI risks
Keywords
- AI
- cybersecurity
- threats
- leadership
- security posture
- attackers
- defenders
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Organizations: Qualtrics
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