Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
AI is changing cloud security fast, but the biggest challenge is not just adoption. It is governance.
In this episode, Jess sits down with Brent Neil, CISO at RapidScale, to talk about what CISOs should be watching as AI becomes embedded in cloud environments, business workflows, and sensitive data systems. Brent shares practical insight on AI governance, identity and access, cloud security controls, and the risks that emerge when experimentation moves into production.
The conversation explores how security leaders can support innovation without losing visibility, accountability, or trust. Brent also breaks down the questions CISOs should be asking before AI tools scale deeper into the enterprise.
Because AI may be unavoidable, but unmanaged AI risk is optional.
Segment Resources:
RapidScale's IT Talent Gap Report: try.rapidscale.net/the-talent-gap
This segment is sponsored by Arctic Wolf. Visit cisostoriespodcast.com/arcticwolf to learn more about them!
Show Notes: cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-226
00:00:00 Welcome to CISO Stories Podcast with Jess Hoffman
00:01:18 Brent Neal's Journey to CISO at RapidScale
00:04:09 AI: Unavoidable Future of Cloud Security Governance
00:07:06 Navigating AI Adoption: Don't Avoid, Leverage Experts
00:12:56 Underestimated Security Concerns and Practical AI Governance
00:16:36 Brent's AI Governance Strategy: NIST AI RMF
00:19:10 Question Sequence for Ethical AI Tool Evaluation
00:22:06 Top Security Focus: Identity, Data, and Access Management
00:25:06 Choosing the Right AI Compliance Framework for Your Culture
00:28:11 Focus on Priorities: Brent's Advice to His Younger Self
00:30:17 Thank You to Listeners and Arctic Wolf Sponsor
AI is changing cloud security fast, but the biggest challenge is not just adoption. It is governance.
In this episode, Jess sits down with Brent Neil, CISO at RapidScale, to talk about what CISOs should be watching as AI becomes embedded in cloud environments, business workflows, and sensitive data systems. Brent shares practical insight on AI governance, identity and access, cloud security controls, and the risks that emerge when experimentation moves into production.
The conversation explores how security leaders can support innovation without losing visibility, accountability, or trust. Brent also breaks down the questions CISOs should be asking before AI tools scale deeper into the enterprise.
Because AI may be unavoidable, but unmanaged AI risk is optional.
Segment Resources:
RapidScale's IT Talent Gap Report: try.rapidscale.net/the-talent-gap
This segment is sponsored by Arctic Wolf. Visit cisostoriespodcast.com/arcticwolf to learn more about them!
Show Notes: cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-226
00:00:00 Welcome to CISO Stories Podcast with Jess Hoffman
00:01:18 Brent Neal's Journey to CISO at RapidScale
00:04:09 AI: Unavoidable Future of Cloud Security Governance
00:07:06 Navigating AI Adoption: Don't Avoid, Leverage Experts
00:12:56 Underestimated Security Concerns and Practical AI Governance
00:16:36 Brent's AI Governance Strategy: NIST AI RMF
00:19:10 Question Sequence for Ethical AI Tool Evaluation
00:22:06 Top Security Focus: Identity, Data, and Access Management
00:25:06 Choosing the Right AI Compliance Framework for Your Culture
00:28:11 Focus on Priorities: Brent's Advice to His Younger Self
00:30:17 Thank You to Listeners and Arctic Wolf Sponsor
