#88. AI vs AI at RSAC: What 8 Security Leaders Really Think

Last week, our team was on the ground at RSAC 2026, speaking with CISOs, security leaders, and innovators on the frontlines of AI-driven change.In this episode, we share insights from 8 leaders at the conference, from the rise of shadow AI and autonomous agents to the reality that humans can’t keep up with machine-speed threats.We explore how phishing is evolving, why agents are becoming a new insider risk, and how CISOs are being pushed to their limits as governance struggles to keep pace.The big takeaway? Cybersecurity is becoming AI vs AI, and the organizations that put the right guardrails in place will come out ahead.Key Timestamps:* 00:49 - Everyone’s a developer now (The rise of AI agents)* 01:22 – Shadow AI is already out of control* 05:04 – The tipping point: AI vs AI security* 09:25 – Phishing at machine speed* 12:44 – The CISO breaking point (and what comes next) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcasts.expertinsights.com