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Ep 11
AI Security Brief 9.10.26
Ep 11 | 9.10.26

Is a closed or an open AI model more trustworthy?

Show Notes

There's no silver bullet when it comes to AI security strategy, and treating one model, tool, or vendor as the answer can limit an organization’s ability to adapt. 

Morgan Adamski, who leads PwC’s Cyber, Data & Technology Risk practice, joins us to tackle two pressing questions: How should organizations choose between closed frontier models and open-weight alternatives? And how can they build a multi-model architecture flexible enough to keep pace as AI technology rapidly evolves? 

Drawing on her work with boards, CISOs, and security teams, Morgan cuts through the “paralysis by analysis” surrounding these questions and offers security leaders a practical path forward. 

You'll learn: 

  • Why the choice between closed and open-weight models isn’t binary 
  • How a multi-model architecture can improve agility, cost efficiency, and resilience 
  • Why data structure and data readiness for AI are critical before bolting AI onto a “Frankenstein” architecture 
  • Why mastering enterprise security fundamentals for AI is the highest-leverage move your team can make.

Why stick around: 

Morgan shares clear guidance for making confident AI model decisions while preserving model-use flexibility, strengthening security, and helping your organization keep pace with rapid innovation. 

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Podcast Info
HOST(S):
Dustin Childs
Johnny Hand
Dustin C. Childs is a part of TrendAI™ Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI), which is the world's largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program. Dustin began his infosec journey in the late 1990s at the Air Force Information Warfare Center. Following his time working for the government, Mr. Childs worked in the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing group, where he served as a case manager in the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with a focus on addressing vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system and in Microsoft's developer tools. In his current role, Mr. Childs gathers and analyzes threat intelligence from various TrendAI and open-source resources to understand and communicate risk to enterprises. He also creates, implements, and oversees internal and external communications programs that promote the work of the TrendAI™ ZDI and its researchers. He has spoken at multiple conferences including Black Hat USA, ThotCon, BlueHat, B-Sides, and multiple ISSA events.
Johnny Hand is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience translating intricate technical concepts into business-critical operations. He is the global CISO at TrendAI™, where he spearheads the integration of artificial intelligence for enhanced security and operational efficiency. His background in securing critical infrastructure includes leading information security and technology operations for an international academic institution and overseeing communication and defensive cyber operations for specialized units within the U.S. Navy. His focus remains on building resilient security strategies that adapt to the evolving technology landscape.
Schedule: Biweekly
Creator: TrendAI
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