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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2025 · 38 MIN

62: Data Security in the Age of AI: Cohesity CEO and President Sanjay Poonen

from Washington AI Network with Tammy Haddad · host Washington AI Network

Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad hosts Cohesity CEO and President Sanjay Poonen for a conversation on the intersection of data security and artificial intelligence.Poonen explains why protecting government and enterprise data is the foundation for trustworthy AI — and why, in his words, “You can’t do AI before you’ve secured your data.” He also introduces Gaia, Cohesity’s new generative-AI platform built with NVIDIA, and shares how AI can help government become more efficient, secure, and productive.From ransomware readiness to the President’s AI Action Plan, Poonen outlines how agencies can build cyber resilience, strengthen data hygiene, and embrace innovation safely in the age of AI.

On this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, host Tammy Haddad interviews Cohesity CEO and President Sanjay Poonen on securing government and enterprise data in the age of AI. Poonen explains why “data is exploding — and the bad guys want to get at it” and why every agency must secure its information before deploying AI. He also spotlights Gaia, Cohesity’s new generative-AI tool built with NVIDIA, and discusses cyber hygiene, the President’s AI Action Plan, and how AI — like the printing press or word processor — can make us safer, smarter, and more productive.

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