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Agentic AI, autonomous AI that performs tasks and makes decisions independently, can drastically increase operational efficiencies but significantly complicates security and compliance. This guide outlines a clear roadmap and practical guardrails to help CISOs and security leaders as they plan for adoption of Agentic AI.

The buzz around Agentic AI – the latest form of AI systems designed to autonomously make decisions and act – is rampant. As security leaders grapple to understand the nuances of this next wave of AI excitement, there are many considerations to take into account to determine if, where and how to experiment and accelerate its use within your environment. In this symposium, IANS Faculty Jake Williams cuts through the noise and shares practical insights and recommendations to aid your understanding of the technology, its risks and guardrails for adoption within your enterprise.

This IANS guide offers 10 concise, expert-backed tips to help security leaders present with clarity, confidence, and business relevance. Learn how to frame cyber risk in business terms, handle tough questions, and avoid common pitfalls—so you can deliver high-impact board presentations that drive alignment and action.

Discover the industry’s maturity of the core, critical infrastructures necessary for a secure and resilient cloud environment in the 2025 Foundation of Cloud Security Maturity Summary Report—developed with the Cloud Security Alliance and Securosis.

Understand how the three lines of defense work and learn how to apply it properly inside your organization.

Chris is founder of CG Silvers Consulting, an independent network, system, and enterprise security consultancy with almost three decades of technical and managerial experience in the financial, retail and wholesale industries. He specializes in internet-based security assessments, security training, social engineering, and risk and compliance consulting. Chris has a deep and broad skillset and proven ability to conceive, execute, and articulate on enterprise security strategy to C-level executives.

Chris is the CEO and owner of PrimeHarbor Technologies, focusing on helping companies protect themselves in the public cloud. Chris has been involved in IT for over 30 years and built the cloud security programs at a number of well known media companies. He's also active in the cloud security community helping to warn the world about the dangers of public buckets and long term credentials.

Use this template to build a strong defense against remote threats by standardizing secure access, enforcing proven controls, and staying audit ready.

Julie Tsai is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience driving security and engineering excellence across Silicon Valley. She has held key roles at companies ranging from lean startups to Fortune 1 enterprises, building and scaling security programs that are deeply integrated with engineering and DevOps practices. With a foundation in full-stack technology including system administration, network architecture, site reliability engineering, and application development, Julie brings a rare depth of technical expertise to her security leadership. Her work emphasizes DevSecOps, modern security architecture, organizational design, and building resilient, inclusive security cultures. She is a passionate advocate for civil liberties, open technologies, and using security as a force for good.