Confronting AI-Driven Threats & Securing Complex Systems with Rik Ferguson

What does it mean to defend against threats that no longer think like humans?In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa is joined by Rik Ferguson, Vice President of Security Intelligence at Forescout. With more than 25 years in cybersecurity research, Rik shares insights into how attackers exploit organizational silos, why visibility is the foundation of resilience, and how AI is changing the rules of engagement.He explains why defenders must prepare for autonomous, AI-driven threats that evolve faster than human decision-making and why organizations will need to embrace AI defensively while keeping humans firmly in the loop. Rik also reflects on how COVID exposed both risks and opportunities for the workplace, offering a glimpse of what a truly flexible, secure future could look like.If you’re shaping the future of IT and security, this episode provides practical guidance on navigating complexity while staying open to innovation.🎧 Subscribe to the Work Reborn series for more conversations with leaders at the forefront of digital transformation.