Impact Insights: Securing the Future — Google on AI and Threat Detection

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What does it take to stay ahead in an evolving threat landscape? In this episode of Impact Insights, we sit down with Steve Ledzian, CTO of Google Cloud Security and Mandiant, JAPAC, to explore how AI is shaping the future of cyber threat detection and response. 

From agentic AI transforming Security Operations Centres (SOCs), to tackling the global cybersecurity talent shortage, Steve shares real-world examples of how governments and enterprises are leveraging Google's AI-powered solutions to bolster resilience and security. 

Whether you're driving digital transformation, navigating regulatory complexity, or building enterprise-wide cyber strategies—this conversation offers practical insights and future-forward thinking to secure what matters most. 

🔒 Topics covered: 
• How Google and Mandiant use AI to speed up threat detection 
• AI’s role in bridging the cybersecurity talent gap 
• Why agentic AI could revolutionise security operations 
• The SAFE framework for responsible AI adoption 
• National-level cyber defence and Google’s CyberShield initiative