People-Led, AI-Driven: When Humans Lead, Tech Follows featuring Wayman Cummings
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In this episode of Do Human Work, Nate Burke and Lior Div welcome Wayman Cummings, the Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health Systems, to discuss the revolutionary role of AI in cybersecurity. From pioneering the use of robots at the Super Bowl to insights on mentoring diverse teams, Wayman shares his vision for AI as an enabler of human potential. The episode explores how he integrates AI into cybersecurity practices to empower defenders and why he believes in choosing partners over vendors for collaborative success.
Wayman also provides a unique perspective on hiring practices that could transform cybersecurity teams, focusing on unconventional backgrounds and innate problem-solving abilities rather than traditional experience. As AI continues to reshape industries, Wayman envisions a future where technology works hand-in-hand with human ingenuity, creating powerful synergies and new opportunities for growth.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – Augmented intelligence at the Super Bowl
02:45 – AI in cybersecurity threats and defense
05:55 – Partnership over vendors in tech
08:10 – Unconventional hiring practices
10:30 – Applying unique analyst skills
12:45 – AI's role in understanding threats
18:05 – Predictive analysis using AI
22:30 – Unreasonable hospitality in healthcare
25:00 – The future of AI and human collaboration
27:20 – Humility and communication for aspiring CISOs
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