Jay Bavisi on AI, Cybersecurity, and the HUGE Talent Gap (RSA 2026)

Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—but is cybersecurity keeping up?In this exclusive interview from RSA 2026, Amber Pedroncelli sits down with Jay Bavisi (CEO of EC-Council) to break down the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity leaders today. From AI adoption to governance gaps, the conversation reveals why organizations may be moving faster than they can securely manage.💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:  • Why AI is outpacing cybersecurity frameworks  • The shocking stat: only 18% of major companies have AI governance in place  • How CISOs are being “steamrolled” by rapid AI adoption  • The growing AI cybersecurity talent gap  • Why some jobs will disappear—but many new roles will be created  • The biggest risks: prompt injection, data poisoning, and AI attacks  • Introducing the ADG Framework: Adopt, Defend, Govern🚀 As AI reshapes industries, cybersecurity professionals must adapt quickly—or risk falling behind. This discussion explores what organizations must do now to secure the future of AI.👤 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿Jay Bavisi is the CEO of EC-Council and a global leader in cybersecurity education and workforce development.