On this week’s #MillenniumLive episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in our latest Partner Series with Splunk. Paul Kurtz, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor and Field CTO at Splunk, joins the podcast to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and security, exploring both the risks and rewards inherent in cybersecurity.
Paul addresses the advantages AI-driven cybersecurity offer in today’s digital ecosystem, the pivotal role AI and machine learning play in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and how Splunk, a leader in data analytics and security solutions, leverages AI to fortify defenses against emerging threats. Moreover, Paul examines the symbiotic relationship between human-assisted automation and collaborative teamwork across SecOps, ITOps, and engineering departments. By fostering synergy between these vital components, enterprises can unlock unprecedented ROI and enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the future of digital defense and discover how organizations can harness AI-powered solutions like Splunk to safeguard their digital assets effectively.
Paul began working on cybersecurity at the White House in the 1990s, when he served in senior positions relating to critical infrastructure and counterterrorism. Paul has held numerous private sector cybersecurity positions. And his work in intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, and critical infrastructure protection influenced his approach to cybersecurity. Specifically, the fields highlighted the need to build a cloud-based automated exchange platform that addresses barriers to sharing information, while providing immediate value to operators defending networks. He is also a founding board member of the Cloud Security Alliance.
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About Splunk
Splunk was founded to pursue a disruptive new vision: make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. Machine data is one of the fastest growing and most pervasive segments of “big data”—generated by websites, applications, servers, networks, mobile devices and all the sensors and RFID assets that produce data every second of every day.
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