AI Is Moving Fast. Security Must Move Faster | Says CISO of Treasure Data

Aysha Khan, technology executive and strategic advisor, explains why AI transformation without security-first thinking is a leadership blind spot.With AI accelerating across enterprises, Aysha breaks down why cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought. It must be built into strategy, governance, and operating models from day one. From compliance to trust frameworks, she shares what leaders must get right as AI reshapes how companies scale, innovate, and protect value.This is about building AI systems that are not just powerful, but resilient, trusted, and ready for the real world._______________________________________________About Aysha KhanAysha Khan is a technology executive, CISO, CIO, and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, AI, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software. She has led transformational initiatives across billion-dollar enterprises and high-growth startups, including IPO and spinoff readiness, operating model redesign, and AI-driven value creation.Most recently, as CISO and CIO at Treasure Data, Aysha led security and technology strategy for a $170M global customer data platform, securing 450 enterprise customers while positioning the company for profitability and IPO readiness.Her leadership journey includes senior roles at Oracle, Symantec, HP, Bank of Montreal, and CIBC Mellon, where she built trust frameworks and compliance programs across FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO standards.Named Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2024, Aysha is also an active angel investor and advisor to security, data, AI, and infrastructure startups, and a frequent speaker on AI transformation, next-generation cybersecurity, and conscious technology leadership.She holds a Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences from Centennial College and executive certifications from Stanford University. Fluent in five languages, she brings a global lens to leadership in AI and security.🔗 Connect with Aysha Khan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aysha-khan-77ba9014/_______________________________________________About the EventThe AI Innovators Forum, 2025 brought together executives, builders, and operators to combine strategic thinking with hands-on AI building through live workshops, cross-functional collaboration, and real-time prototyping.👉 Want to pitch, speak, or join a future forum?Apply here: https://forms.gle/mUNH1f8H5ED3pBJe9👉 Stay in the loop for future events:https://lu.ma/founderscreative📩 Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]