The cybersecurity market is currently flooded with "AI-washed" products, making it critical for CISOs to rigorously vet vendor claims to avoid wasting budgets and creating new vulnerabilities. This episode breaks down a practical evaluation framework, exploring the essential technical, security, and business questions you must ask to avoid compliance nightmares and secure genuine operational efficiency. Tune in to learn how to identify immediate vendor red flags, demand proof over promises, and successfully transition your SOC team through AI augmentation without sacrificing morale.

• www.securitycareers.help/ciso-strategic-briefing-vetting-ai-security-vendors-and-navigating-the-ai-soc-landscape-2025-2026
• https://cisomarketplace.com/blog/cisos-guide-ai-security-vendor-evaluation
• https://cisomarketplace.com/blog/building-security-vendor-evaluation-framework-ciso-guide

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The South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC CIC) program actively defends the state's essential services from escalating digital threats like account compromise and double extortion ransomware. In 2025, the program expanded its reach to 326 participating organizations across 15 critical infrastructure sectors, offering free, proactive resources such as threat intelligence, vulnerability scanning, and readiness exercises. Join us as we explore how SC CIC equips local governments and vital facilities with the tools, grants, and training needed to stop cyberattacks before they disrupt critical daily operations.

www.breached.company/south-carolina-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-2025-year-in-review

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AI failures will not be treated like traditional cyber incidents. When automated systems produce biased decisions, leak sensitive data, or cause regulatory violations, accountability will land at the executive and board level. In this episode, we examine how AI risk is reshaping CISO expectations and what security leaders must prepare for before the first major AI governance crisis hits.

www.compliancehub.wiki/ai-governance-and-regulatory-convergence-what-cisos-must-prepare-for-now

https://www.securitycareers.help/ai-governance-will-be-a-core-skill-for-the-next-generation-of-cisos

https://www.hackernoob.tips/the-ai-governance-maturity-gap-why-most-security-teams-are-behind

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AI Defense in Action – Feb 21 40% discount code: CISOMP40