How AI Is Reshaping Cyber Attacks and Defense | Conor Sherman

In this episode of the TPRM Podcast, Threats, Pitfalls & Risk Myths, Nate Lee sits down with Conor Sherman, CISO in Residence at Sysdig and host of the Zero Signal Podcast. As AI rapidly reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, both attackers and defenders are beginning to automate their operations in ways that were not possible just a few years ago. Conor explains how threat actors are already using AI driven techniques to accelerate attacks and why traditional security operating models are starting to struggle to keep up. The conversation explores how defenders should rethink security strategy in a world where attacks can move from discovery to exploitation in minutes. Nate and Conor discuss autonomous defense, the limits of human driven response models, and why security teams must begin designing systems that can react at machine speed. They also examine the role of the modern CISO, the importance of resilience over perfection, and how security leaders can help their organizations adopt AI safely while still moving fast enough to stay competitive. This episode is essential listening for CISOs, security leaders, and practitioners navigating AI driven threats, modern cloud security, and the evolving role of security leadership. Listen and Subscribe Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7JvPsyMJPgVLOKuJhkKfxA?si=1c7d77143ad7424a Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tprm-podcast/id1848217699 YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@TPRMPodcast Episode Sponsor This episode features a message from TrustMind, a security questionnaire automation platform designed to help teams respond more quickly and consistently to vendor security reviews. TrustMind uses AI to automatically complete security questionnaires using your existing documentation, policies, and prior responses so security teams can spend less time copying and pasting and more time securing their platforms. Learn more athttps://trustmind.com About the Guest Conor Sherman is the CISO in Residence at Sysdig and the host of the Zero Signal Podcast. In his role he works closely with security leaders and organizations navigating modern cloud threats and the rapidly evolving AI powered threat landscape. Conor advises companies on building resilient security programs, adapting defenses to emerging attack techniques, and helping security teams operate effectively as both attackers and defenders begin using AI driven tools. About the Host Nate Lee is a B2B Scaleup CISO and Founder of Cloudsec.ai and TrustMind. He works with SaaS companies to build business aligned security programs that increase developer velocity, strengthen customer trust, and support rapid growth. About the Show The TPRM Podcast features real world conversations with security leaders who are reshaping how we think about cybersecurity and risk. Each episode explores the threats, pitfalls, and risk myths behind modern security programs and what it actually takes to protect organizations operating at scale.