Paolo Palumbo on Defending the Digital Frontier: WithSecure's Co-Security Approach, AI's Dual Role, and the Rise of Agentic AI

In this episode, we dive into the world of cyber security with Paolo Palumbo, Vice President of WithSecure Intelligence, and Joakim Knutar from AWS. Paolo discusses WithSecure’s unique co-security model, emphasizing partnership with customers to extend visibility and protection against complex threats. The episode covers the dual role of AI in cyber security, from enabling rapid response to potentially being exploited by threat actors. Paolo highlights how WithSecure leverages AWS for scalable defense solutions, including participating in the AWS EU sovereign cloud. The conversation also explores leadership in a fast-paced environment, with Paolo emphasizing flexibility, experimentation, and team engagement. Looking to the future, he predicts the rise of agentic AI workflows in security operations, automating routine tasks while maintaining robust human oversight.