Securing Intelligence: AI’s Impact on Cyber Risk

In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim is joined by Jessica Couto, VP of Channels & Alliances at Harmonic Security, for an in-depth conversation on Securing Intelligence: AI’s Impact on Cyber Risk. Together, they explore how generative AI has rapidly shifted from a productivity tool to a new source of organizational risk—and why blocking AI outright is no longer a viable strategy.

Jessica shares real-world insights on how employees are using AI both inside and outside corporate environments, the growing risks of data exposure, phishing, deepfakes, and shadow AI usage, and what security leaders must do to regain visibility and control. The discussion also covers how organizations can safely enable AI without sacrificing productivity, the evolving role of the CISO, the rise of fractional CISOs, and how security teams can communicate AI risk in business terms that resonate with leadership.

Topics include:

• How AI is changing the cyber threat landscape
• Why blocking generative AI puts organizations at risk of falling behind
• Data leakage, shadow AI, and employee behavior
• Deepfakes, phishing, and AI-driven social engineering
• AI governance, visibility, and policy challenges
• The future of the CISO role and cybersecurity careers

This episode is a must-listen for CISOs, security leaders, IT professionals, and anyone navigating the fast-changing intersection of AI, cyber risk, governance, and workforce impact.