Ep 12 | 9.24.26

Can you trust AI with critical infrastructure?

Show Notes

In traditional IT, isolating a compromised endpoint can stop an attack. In operational technology (OT) environments, that same action could disrupt control of a pipeline, cause a rupture, or trigger environmental damage.

That’s why adopting AI in critical infrastructure requires a fundamentally different security approach. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across energy, pipelines, aerospace, and defense, Jason Cradit, CTO and CISO at Everline, explains how security leaders can move beyond blanket restrictions and establish practical AI governance and guardrails.

You’ll learn:

Why “no AI” policies can fuel shadow AI instead of preventing it
How security leaders can chart a path toward secure, responsible AI adoption
How to build effective AI guardrails around real business and operational use cases

Why stick around:

Discover how to move beyond a “no AI” mandate and harness AI’s value without compromising the safety and availability of critical infrastructure.

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HOST(S):

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.

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