AI now sits at the center of how modern security teams detect threats, automate response, and manage complex environments. Many CISOs no longer see it as a future tool. They treat it as a core part of daily operations. The leaders below use AI to improve visibility, reduce manual work, and strengthen resilience across large and distributed systems.
Jamil Farshchi, EVP and former CISO, Equifax
He rebuilt Equifax’s security program with AI-driven monitoring, automation, and continuous detection after the 2017 breach.
Lakshmi Hanspal, Chief Trust Officer, DigiCert
She uses AI to help secure devices, identity layers, and large cloud ecosystems.
Shamla Naidoo, Former IBM Global CISO and Netskope leader
She promotes AI for managing hybrid environments and improving decision support for security teams.
Wendy Nather, Head of Advisory CISOs, Cisco (Duo Security)
She highlights how AI supports identity controls, validates trust, and reduces operational friction.
Ryan LaSalle, CEO, Nisos
He oversees enterprise security programs that rely on AI for managed detection, response, and SOC automation.
AI is shifting security from manual and reactive to proactive and automated. These leaders show how AI helps security teams keep up with fast-moving threats, understand risk faster, and operate with fewer bottlenecks.