The Hardest Question in AI Security Right Now Isn’t About the Model As enterprises rush to adopt GenAI agents, most security conversations start with: “Is the model safe?” But that’s not the most urgent risk. The better question is: “What systems can this agent reach—and what sensitive data might it move, misuse, or expose at […]
Data is entering a new phase inside the enterprise—not because we found a better place to store it, but because the way it is created, consumed, and governed has changed. A decade ago, software ate the world. Now, workflows are eating data. Data used to be something you analyzed after the fact. Today it is […]
AI can already sound convincing. The harder test is: can it get work done—safely—across systems, across modalities, and increasingly in the real world? That changes the unit of value from answers to outcomes, and it forces a different set of enterprise choices: platform architecture, operating discipline, and responsible deployment. Two research signals clarify the moment. […]
Focusing exclusively on GenAI creates unnecessary risk. That’s not just a warning from Gartner — it’s something I’ve witnessed first-hand across enterprise AI journeys. As a technology leader, I’ve seen the allure of GenAI transform from breakthrough excitement to boardroom pressure. But if we chase GenAI without strategy, we risk undermining its very potential. This […]
Governance Takes Center Stage Microsoft brought the conversation on AI from innovation to accountability. Among the biggest announcements was the launch of Microsoft Purview Data Security for Generative AI Apps — a blueprint for responsible AI governance. As copilots and AI agents embed themselves across every workflow, enterprises are asking a new kind of question: […]
Technology markets rarely offer a convergence this profound. On one curve, Services-as-Software (SaaS) is reshaping how enterprises consume consulting, IP, and transformation. Services are no longer delivered as bodies on projects are engineered, codified, and packaged like products. The “services firm” is becoming the “software firm,” and that S-curve is only beginning. SaaS vs Services […]
Today cybersecurity professionals fight an asymmetric battle against relentless, and sophisticated attackers. To protect an organization, defenders must respond to threats that are often hidden among the noise. Not to mention the #securitytalentwar global shortage of ~3.4M million openings in the security field. Security professionals are scarce, and we must empower them to disrupt attackers’ traditional advantages […]
As I stand on the threshold of a new chapter, my seven-year journey at Avanade is coming to an end. It’s a moment to reflect on the wisdom gained from successes and challenges that have shaped me as a leader. In October 2016, I embarked on a transformative shift, leaving behind a 13-year tenure at […]
ChatGPT and large language models (LLM) are the early signs of how generative AI will shape many business processes. Security and risk management leaders, specifically CISOs, and their teams need to secure how their organization builds and consumes generative AI, and navigate its impacts on cybersecurity. The level of hype, scale and speed of adoption […]
AI technology is changing the working process of software engineers and test engineers. It is promoting productivity, quality, and speed. Businesses use AI algorithms to improve everything from project planning and estimation to quality testing and the user experience. Application development continues to evolve in its sophistication, while the business increasingly expects solutions to be […]