S8E7 - Governing the AI Explosion with Dr. Natalia Semenova

In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with cybersecurity architect Dr. Natalia Semenova for a deep dive into the evolving world of AI risk and security architecture With a Ph.D. in applied mathematics and experience spanning Google, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Deloitte, Natalia shares how her mathematical mindset shapes her approach to threat modeling, agentic AI, and governance frameworks. The conversation explores:Why AI threat modeling is fundamentally about subjects and objectsWhat ISO 42001 gets right about AI governanceHow AI risk differs from traditional IT riskWhy smaller businesses shouldn’t ignore AI governanceThe real role (and limits) of the virtual CISOWhether generative AI is eliminating security jobs—or creating new onesNatalia also offers a powerful perspective on auditing: if you’re being audited, you should understand the auditor’s playbook.If you’re navigating AI adoption, compliance, or evolving your vCISO practice, this episode delivers practical insights grounded in global experience.