AI presents such a dazzling set of opportunities that federal leaders can be tempted to dive in without careful planning.

This week on Feds At the Edge, we move past the hype to explore the tactical realities of deploying AI within the unique constraints of the federal environment.

Ashley Billman, Cybersecurity Analyst, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, explains why agencies must align AI architecture with mission and security needs, whether on-prem, hybrid, or cloud environments, and highlights a critical question: what’s actually in the training data, and what might be missing?

The discussion also explores emerging risks. Experts Gary Bartlett from Illumio and Mark Mitchell from Netskope join the conversation to warn against the “agent” trend, sharing cautionary tales of AI inadvertently accessing sensitive information and explaining why robust governance is the only way to ensure your AI’s conclusions are actually valid.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to learn why AI literacy is no longer an optional skill, but a strategic necessity for the future of federal cybersecurity. Stop chasing the headlines and start building a framework that turns AI from a risk into a mission-critical asset.

To view this webinar: Facing the Two-Edged Sword of AI.

Featured Speakers:

Ashley Billman, Cybersecurity Analyst, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Ashley Billman
Senior Cyber Security Analyst,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Gary Barlet, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer, Illumio

Gary Barlet
Public Sector CTO,
Illumio
Mark Mitchell, Federal Security Architect, Netskope

Mark Mitchell
Federal Security Architect,
Netskope
Jane Norris, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

Jane Norris
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider

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