AI is not the Answer (Yet): Why cyber resilience starts with your incident response reality

Is your cyber security strategy relying too much on AI? Real resilience starts with incident response, culture, and processes, not just tools. Chris Leppard and Josh Pribanic share actionable lessons from organisations across industries. Most organisations rush to AI in cyber security, hoping it will solve everything. The reality? AI alone won’t protect you when incident response, human oversight, and culture are missing. Real cyber resilience is built on people, processes, and preparation - the things that actually hold up under pressure. We’re joined by Chris Leppard, Head of Consultancy Services at DigitalXRAID Ltd, and Joshua T. Pribanic, President & Co-Founder of LastLine Cyber, who bring decades of experience guiding teams through complex cyber security challenges. Chris has over 30 years of hands-on experience across public and private sectors, leading SOCs, managing PCI DSS compliance for major clients including Visa Europe, and providing vCISO services. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, helping organisations turn cyber security strategy into real-world resilience. Josh co-founded LastLine Cyber to make cyber security actionable for small and mid-sized businesses. He has served as Chief Information Security Officer for multiple organisations, implementing best practices, cyber liability insurance, and fostering security-aware cultures where employees understand their role in protecting critical assets. 🔥 What You’ll Discover: - Why AI alone cannot deliver cyber resilience and common misconceptions to avoid - Operational weaknesses in SOCs that are often cultural, not just technical - How to balance tools, skills, and staffing without overloading teams - Lessons from tabletop exercises that reveal real gaps in incident response - How AI can enhance human decision-making rather than replace people - Why employee engagement and culture are the most critical parts of cyber security - Practical steps CISOs and IT leaders can implement immediately to strengthen security posture 🎁 To gain access to Free Incident Response Triaging & a range of resource provided by DigitalXRAID, follow the below link and quote SECURE. Alternatively reach out to Jay or Warren directly. ✅ Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q03zgNxd0 🎯 Learn More: DigitalXRAID Ltd provides end-to-end cyber security consultancy and virtual CISO services. They help organizations of all sizes strengthen governance, risk management, and operational security while aligning technical solutions with strategic business goals. Learn more here: https://www.digitalxraid.com/?utm_campaign=18158228-2507%20Secure%20Cyber%20Connect%20-%20DigitalXRAID%20Website%20Tracking%20URL&utm_source=Secure%20Cyber%20Connect&utm_medium=campaigns LastLine Cyber focuses on making cyber security understandable and actionable for small and mid-sized businesses. Learn more here: https://lastlinecyber.co 👋 Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson welcome you to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, where we’re joined by Information and Cyber Security, Technology, and Talent Acquisition professionals who share their journeys, unique perspectives, and offer valuable advice and guidance. The SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & team offers tailored resources and strategic introductions to help you thrive in the evolving landscape of Corporate Governance, Information Security & Cyber Security, addressing Cultural, Technological & Talent Acquisition challenges. ✅ JOIN THE COMMUNITY & LEARN MORE HERE https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect 📺 WATCH MORE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzUBDsLBZcCYFEVZNwYSqg 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every Sunday and Wednesday. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing. #cybersecurity #infosec #ai #technology #cyberconnect