Enterprise AI Defenders
Enterprise AI Defenders features exclusive conversations with the world's best security executives, who share how threat landscapes have changed due to the cloud and AI’s role in the future of cybersecurity. The show is hosted by Evan Reiser, the CEO & founder of Abnormal AI, and Mike Britton, the CIO of Abnormal AI.
Episodes
Defending Against Machine-Speed Attacks with FICO CISO Ben Nelson
On the 46th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, host Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) sits down with Ben Nelson (CISO, FICO). FICO is a 70-year-old analytics software company whose software powers real-time fraud detection across financial services. Ben covers chained low-severity vulnerabilities, pre-approved AI pathways, and why impersonation is harder to defend than data.Quick Hits from Ben:On g
Running an AI-Powered SOC and Going Passwordless with Equifax EVP & CISO Jeremy Koppen
On the 45th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with Jeremy Koppen, EVP & Global CISO at Equifax. Equifax is one of the three major consumer credit bureaus and a global data, analytics, and identity-verification company that safeguards credit and identity information on hundreds of millions of consumer
Defending the Grid in the Machine-on-Machine Era with PG&E CISO Yusuf Ezzy
On the 44th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with Yusuf Ezzy, Chief Information Security Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). PG&E is the largest electric and natural gas provider in California, serving about 16 million customers. Yusuf explains why defending critical infrastructure now d
Defending Trust and Baselining Behavior with NewYork-Presbyterian VP & CISO John Frushour
On the 43rd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with John Frushour, VP & CISO at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital System. NYP is one of the nation's largest academic medical centers, defending patient care across a massive hospital network. John explains why the real endpoint of a mature security pro
Why Agents Can't Be Governed Like People with Amazon Web Services VP & CISO Amy Herzog
On the 42nd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, host Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) is joined by Amy Herzog, VP & CISO at Amazon Web Services. AWS is the world's largest cloud provider, and its active defense systems process more than 400 trillion network flows every day. Amy explains why AI changes the speed and cost of security rather than its fundamentals, why vulnerabil
AI Threats Aren't New, Just Faster with Tyson Foods VP & Global CISO Matt Bunch
On the 41st episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with Matt Bunch, VP & Global CISO at Tyson Foods, about how Tyson Foods is modernizing its security operations with AI, and why AI-speed threats make the basics more important, not less.Quick Hits from Matt:On AI adoption across every role: "We'
Defending Clients and Securing AI Agents with CIBC Chief Security Officer Keith Gordon
On the 40th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, host Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) is joined by Keith Gordon, Chief Security Officer at CIBC. Keith shares how a top-25 US bank is hardening its client-facing defenses with in-house behavioral biometrics, why third parties are the next exposed layer in financial services, and how the bank is governing agentic identities as the next phase of identit
Governing AI Risk in Healthcare with Montefiore Health System CISO Mark Ballister
On the 39th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) sit down with Mark Ballister, CISO at Montefiore Health System, to discuss governing AI risk in a hospital system. Mark shares how his team flipped the default from "no" to "yes, with controls," why work-versus-web toggles are a quiet exposure
Identity Is the Perimeter in AI-era Fraud with Lockton Global CISO TJ Mann
On the 38th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, host Mike Britton talks with TJ Mann, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Lockton. TJ argues the fastest path to resilience is not chasing every shiny tool; it is treating identity, APIs, and SaaS configuration as the new frontline, because attackers “don’t need to breach your network anymore,” they need one compromised identity, integration
Fraud Moves Faster With AI, Verification Must Too with KPMG US CSO Matt Posid
On the 37th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton talk with Matt Posid, Chief Security Officer at KPMG US. AI accelerates the attacker’s playbook by increasing overall capability and reducing the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Matt explains why KPMG consolidated cyber, insider risk, physical security, life safety, resilience, and third-party
Secure by Design AI for a Modern Utility with Eversource Energy VP & CISO Chris Leigh
On the 36th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton talk with Chris Leigh, VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Eversource Energy. Chris leads security for a regulated, high-stakes utility serving millions across New England. He also owns AI in an uncommon org design that he uses to prove a point: governance does not have to slow innovation if it is built lik
Securing the Circular Economy and AI Attack Surface with Eastman CISO Adam Keown
On the 35th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (co-founder and CEO, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with Adam Keown, Chief Information Security Officer at Eastman Chemical Company. Adam draws on a career in law enforcement and global enterprise security to explain how Eastman is safeguarding life-critical manufacturing through identity-first defense, AI-inf
Building Trustworthy AI Defenses with Georgetown CISO Micah Czigan
On the 34th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (co-founder and CEO, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CISO, Abnormal AI) talk with Micah Czigan, Chief Information Security Officer at Georgetown University. Micah shares how Georgetown is navigating AI adoption with security-first thinking, tailored governance, and a mindset rooted in experimentation. From piloting secure internal AI
Secure AI in the Hands of 200,000 Users with Arizona State University CISO Lester Godsey
On the 33rd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) sit down with Lester Godsey, Chief Information Security Officer at Arizona State University, to discuss how ASU is building an ambitious, campus-wide AI strategy. With more than 200,000 users, ASU has deployed an in-house platform supporting 60+ language models an
Operational Discipline and Agentic AI for Real Risk Reduction with Dolby CISO Yaron Levi
On the 32nd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO, co-founder at Abnormal AI) and Mike Britton (CIO, Abnormal AI) talk with Yaron Levi, CISO at Dolby. They unpack the enduring basics of cyber, how agentic AI can help teams move faster, and why excellent security starts with the business mission. Yaroni argues that most incidents still trace to old problems and that progress in
Building Human-Centered AI Security with Prologis Head of IT Governance & ISO Sue Lapierre
On the 31st episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser, CEO and co-founder of Abnormal AI, and Mike Britton, CIO at Abnormal AI, sit down with Sue Lapierre, Head of IT Governance & Information Security Officer at Prologis. With 1.3 billion square feet of logistics real estate and $3.2 trillion in goods moving through its facilities, Prologis faces extraordinary stakes. Sue shares ho
Securing the Energy Grid from Cyber Threats with Duke Energy CSO Martin Strasburger
On the 30th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Mike Britton and Evan Reiser talk with Martin Strasburger, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Duke Energy. Martin shares how Duke, serving over 11 million customers across the Southeast, protects vital physical and digital infrastructure in a time of accelerating energy demand and technological change. He emphasizes the critica
Defending the Railroad: AI Risk, Rigor, and Resilience with CN CISO Vaughn Hazen
On the 29th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, host Mike Britton, Chief Information Security Officer at Abnormal AI, talks with Vaughn Hazen, Chief Information Security Officer at the Canadian National Railway Company. CN is Canada’s largest rail operator and the only one that spans the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts, running over 20,000 miles across North America. In this conversation, Vau
Behavior Is the Battlefield: Rethinking the Cyber Perimeter with Expeditors VP & CISO Rob Nolan
On the 28th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal AI, talk with Rob Nolan, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Expeditors. Expeditors is a Fortune 500 freight and logistics company, powering over 25% of all U.S. customs clearance. They enable global trade and supply chain resilience for many of the world's most
Real World Risks: AI & Cybersecurity in Crisis Zones with Save the Children International Global CISO Gareth Packham
On the 27th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal AI, talk with Gareth Packham, Chief Information Security Officer at Save the Children International. Save the Children is one of the world's largest nonprofit organizations focused on protecting the rights and well-being of children. Operating in over 100 countries, it delivers heal
Approaching AI, Identity, and Scale with Former Unilever CISO Kirsten Davies
On the 26th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Kirsten Davies, former Chief Information Security Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies and Unilever and founder of The Institute for Cyber. Kirsten's storied career has given her a front-row seat to understanding the complexities of securing global organizations
The AI Paradox: Faster Threats & Workforce Risks with Former H&R Block VP and Global CISO Joshua Brown
On the 25th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Joshua Brown, former Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at H&R Block. H&R Block is one of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States, with tens of millions of customers relying on its services each year. Managing security for
How AI Augments the Future of Autonomous Cybersecurity with DXC Technology VP & Global CISO Michael Baker
On the 24th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Michael Baker, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at DXC Technology. DXC is a global IT services leader, providing infrastructure, consulting, and cybersecurity solutions for nearly half of the Fortune 500. With 125,000 employees operating across 70
The Future of Patient Safety, AI, and Cybersecurity with BJC HealthCare VP & CISO Matt Modica
On the 23rd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Matt Modica, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at BJC HealthCare. BJC HealthCare is one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States, operating 14 hospitals across Missouri and Illinois. BJC has over 30,000 employees and
Overcoming Security Blind Spots Through Automation, Innovation and AI with Former JLL CISO Joe Silva
On the 22nd episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Joe Silva, former Chief Information Security Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle. JLL is a commercial real estate company operating in 84 countries worldwide. The company has over 100,000 employees, $20 billion dollars in annual revenue, and ranks #193 on the Fortune 500.
From Butter to Bots: How Land O’Lakes is Innovating Cybersecurity Through AI with CISO Tony Taylor
On the 21st episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Tony Taylor, Chief Information Security Officer at Land O'Lakes. Land O'Lakes is an American member-owned agricultural cooperative. The co-op has 9,000 employees who process and distribute products for about 300,000 agricultural producers. Land O Lakes handl
Protecting a Fortune 50 Giant: How FedEx Deploys AI at Scale with VP & CISO Gene Sun
On the 20th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Gene Sun, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at FedEx. FedEx is a multinational courier delivery services company with over $90 billion in annual revenue and more than 500,000 employees globally. With billions of packages delivered every year, using
AI: The Force Multiplier for Cyber Defense with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CISO Eric Brohm
On the 19th episode of Enterprise AI Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Eric Brohm, Chief Information Security Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham is the world's largest hotel group, offering nearly 10,000 properties in 95 countries across 24 global brands. In this conversation, Eric shares his thoughts on how AI is fast
AI & Human Error: How Technology Secures the Future with MGM Resorts International SVP & CISO Stephen Harrison
On the 18th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Stephen Harrison, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at MGM Resorts International. MGM Resorts International is a global hospitality and entertainment leader, operating some of the most iconic destinations in Las Vegas and beyond. MGM b
Leveraging AI for a Safer Future in Aviation with Bombardier CISO Mark Ferguson
On the 17th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) talks with Mark Ferguson, Chief Information Security Officer at Bombardier. Bombardier is a Canadian multinational aircraft company best known for producing premium business jets. It has over 17,000 employees and over $8 billion in annual revenue. In this conversation, Mark shares his thoughts on Bombardier&
Unlocking Automatic Defense Through AI with Former TikTok Global CSO Roland Cloutier
On the 16th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and special guest host Steve Ward (Former CISO at The Home Depot and TIAA) talk with Roland Cloutier, former Global Chief Security Officer at TikTok. Roland is a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has led security programs at major organizations, including EMC, ADP, and, most recently, TikTok. Roland's j
Tackling AI Offense and Defense with The National Football League CISO Tomás Maldonado
On the 15th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Tomás Maldonado, Chief Information Security Officer at The National Football League. The NFL, comprising 32 franchises, is the world's most valuable sporting league, with over 20 billion dollars in annual revenue and a growing global brand. In this conversa
Examining the AI Paradox with Ingersoll Rand CISO Noah Davis
On the 14th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Noah Davis, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 global industrial manufacturing company with over 18,000 employees and 7 billion dollars of annual revenue. For over 160 years, Ingersoll Rand
Elevating Cyber Defense Through AI with Avery Dennison VP & ISO Jeremy Smith
On the 13th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Jeremy Smith, Vice President and Information Security Officer at Avery Dennison. Avery Dennison is a multinational materials science company with over 34,000 employees and over $8 billion in annual revenue. They manufacture and distribute a variety of sophistica
Navigating the Speed of Security Evolution in Global Enterprises with Associated British Foods CISO Lynton Oelofsen
On the 12th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Lynton Oelofsen, Chief Information Security Officer at Associated British Foods. ABF is a multinational food processing and retail conglomerate with 132,000 employees and over 21 billion dollars in annual revenue. The company plays a significant role in shaping
Insights on AI Integration and Operational Evolution with Former Abbott CISO Betsy Wille
On the 11th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, host Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and special guest host Steve Ward (Former CISO at The Home Depot and TIAA) talk with Betsy Wille, former CISO at Abbott. Abbott is a Fortune 100 global healthcare company that manufactures various healthcare products, including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. In this conversation, Betsy sh
AI and the Future of Protecting Hospitality with Choice Hotels CISO Jason Stead
On the 10th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Jason Stead, Chief Information Security Officer at Choice Hotels International. Choice Hotels is a global hospitality company with over 7,400 hotels worldwide and over $1.4 billion in annual revenue. In this conversation, Jason shares his thoughts on AI’s impact
Evolving Impacts of AI on Security with Markel CISO and Chief Privacy Officer Patti Titus
On the 9th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Patti Titus, chief privacy and information security officer at Markel. Markel is the insurance wing of Markel Group, a global insurance and investment company with over 17,000 employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. In this conversation, Patti shares her tho
The Potential of AI in Academia with Clemson University CISO John Hoyt
On the 8th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with John Hoyt, Chief Information Security Officer at Clemson University. As a college and premier research institution founded in 1889, Clemson has over 28,000 students, nearly 6,000 faculty and staff, and operates a small city - leading to complex security and techn
Unlocking Enterprise AI with Xerox CISO Viswa Vinnakota
On the 7th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Viswa Vinnakota, Chief Information Security Officer at Xerox. Xerox is a foundational computing and technology company with over 20,000 employees and multiple spinoff companies operating at the frontier of modern technology. In this conversation, Viswa shares his
The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity with Dover CISO Rahul Naroola
On the 6th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Rahul Naroola, Chief Information Security Officer at Dover. Dover is a Fortune 500 global manufacturing company with over 25,000 employees and $8 billion in annual revenue. In this conversation, Rahul shares his thoughts on AI-generated attacks, applications of A
The Disruptive Advantage of AI with Vistra Corp. CISO and VP of Cybersecurity Paul Reyes
On the 5th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Paul Reyes, CISO and VP of cybersecurity at Vistra Corp. Vistra is a Fortune 500 company with over 5000 employees and 13.7 billion dollars in annual revenue, they are the largest competitive electricity generator in the United States. In this conversation, Paul s
Fighting Fire with Fire: Using AI Security Tools to Defeat AI Cyber Threats with Former Home Depot CISO Steve Ward
On the 4th episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Steve Ward, former CISO of Home Depot. Home Depot is a Fortune 20 multinational home improvement retailer with nearly 500,000 employees and over $150 billion in revenue. In this conversation, Steve shares his thoughts on defensive strategy in the cloud era, how A
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity with ADT CISO Ryan Fritts
On the 3rd episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Ryan Fritts, CISO at ADT. ADT is a renowned industry leader in security and automation solutions, protecting homes and businesses around the United States. In this conversation, Ryan discusses the hype vs. reality of AI in cybersecurity, the evolving security ris
How AI Can Help Level the Playing Field with Blackhawk Network Global CISO Selim Aissi
On the 2nd episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with Selim Aissi, Global CISO at Blackhawk Network. Blackhawk Network provides innovative solutions for global commerce. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, they offer a seamless platform that enables secure and convenient payment transactions, gift card distribution,
Protecting Higher Education with Princeton University CISO David Sherry
On the 1st episode of Enterprise Software Defenders, hosts Evan Reiser and Mike Britton, both executives at Abnormal Security, talk with David Sherry, CISO at Princeton University. Princeton is one of the country's oldest higher education institutions, with over 8,000 students and 7,000 employees. Princeton is more than just a university; it's also a premier research center and, in many
