Instead of matching AI with AI, organizations can focus on fundamental security measures to mitigate risks effectively.

"I'm going to say that we can fight fire with water, but that works, right? Which is kind of what I was talking about. Like if I can do this, I avoided a lot of problems."

• Brent suggests focusing on strong security fundamentals over adopting AI solutions unnecessarily.
• Implementing robust measures like MFA can sidestep threats posed by AI-generated attacks.
• Organizations should evaluate whether technology is the best solution or if leadership and process improvements are more effective.

It's important for CISOs to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of security solutions relative to the problems they solve.

"I call up my, like, don't buy a $10 solution to a $5 problem."

• Brent advises against investing in solutions that don't match the scale of the problem.
• He emphasizes the need for basic analysis to align spending with organizational needs.
• CISOs should focus on impactful measures that significantly improve security.

Effective cybersecurity often hinges more on leadership and processes than on technology alone.

"This is very rarely a technology or a money problem. Very rarely. Like we have the tools that we need, we own them, we have them, we can buy them. That's not the hard part. The hard part is the people process leadership aspect."

• Brent asserts that cybersecurity issues are often rooted in leadership challenges.
• He suggests focusing on people and process to address vulnerabilities effectively.
• Leadership can significantly influence the difficulty of cybersecurity challenges.

Addressing tech debt and vulnerabilities in legacy systems is crucial for reducing cyber risk and improving security posture.

"So you kind of approach it. You're like, all right. So first we're going to get visibility to the problem, then we are going to quickly stop the bleeding and then we're going to make progress over time."

• Brent emphasizes starting with visibility into the problem.
• He advises prioritizing immediate actions to halt further issues.
• Gradual improvement over time is key rather than seeking instant fixes.

Implementing strong MFA can significantly reduce the risk of advanced phishing attacks, making it a crucial component of identity and access management.

"For example, if I have the leadership ability to get to 100% strong MFA, every single employee has strong MFA, do I care about super-duper AI-generated phishing emails? Not really."

• Brent highlights that strong MFA mitigates the threat of sophisticated phishing attempts.
• He suggests prioritizing MFA implementation over relying solely on advanced technologies.
• By ensuring all employees use strong MFA, organizations can dramatically reduce overall cyber risk.