Presented by Broadcom Enterprise Security & Carahsoft
Garrett Lee, Regional Vice President for Public Sector at Broadcom Enterprise Security Group, argued that cybersecurity must be a foundational component of every AI initiative. As both defenders and adversaries adopt AI, organizations face an increasingly complex security environment.
Lee described a rapidly evolving threat landscape in which cybercriminals use AI to automate attacks, mimic legitimate behavior, and identify vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. This evolution requires equally sophisticated defensive capabilities.
Lee believes AI systems themselves should be treated as critical infrastructure. Agencies must secure not only the data that feeds AI models but also the models themselves to ensure they have not been manipulated or compromised.
As organizations automate more decisions, governance becomes increasingly important. Agencies must determine where automation is appropriate, understand potential mission impacts, and maintain accountability for outcomes.
Ultimately, Lee sees cybersecurity as an enabler of AI adoption. Organizations that establish strong security foundations will be able to move faster and scale AI more confidently.
• AI is transforming both cyber defense and cyber threats.
• Behavioral analytics are becoming essential for identifying sophisticated attacks.
• AI systems should be protected as critical infrastructure.