What CISOs Are Saying About AI, Governance and Portal26
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Do you know about all the AI in your house?
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There's still a lot of shadow AI happening.
And with the guise of feeling like we have controls and that we're regulated, we're thinking, oh, we're taking care of the risks.
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Your traditional governance models around how you apply software discipline often doesn't account for artificial intelligence.
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We've been struggling for 30 years with identity management, with privilege management, with hardening, with zoning.
Those things don't change just because you bought AI into the picture.
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So that's where Portal 26 really fits.
Top down doesn't work, it creeps in from every angle.
It helps me understand what my users in my company are trying to use artificial intelligence for.
From a POC perspective, time to value same day.
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I've had the ability to leverage it in the boardroom,
actually give them a full playbook of who's using what part of generative AI that we are knowingly or unknowingly incorporating into our enterprise.
We need to recreate our brand as CISOs, as business opportunity professionals.
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Not just be the security guy, but be the insights guy about how AI is actually working here.
Here's what we see your employees are looking for.
Here's what they're trying to figure out.
Is that strategically aligned with what you want them working on?
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This will give you the telemetry to do that.
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What keeps me up at night is that humanity adopts technology without being really ready for the ramifications of it.
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I think this new world of AI is actually helping me sleep better at night.
It's actually the opposite sentiment.
It's knowing that we are in an extreme transformation.
AI is our avenue to go on the fast track and to have confidence in our future.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way organisations operate, but it’s also changing the way security leaders think about governance, visibility and risk. In the video above, CISOs share their perspectives on the realities of enterprise AI adoption, the role visibility plays in helping organisations embrace AI with confidence and how Portal26 is helping them achieve just that.
Shadow AI Is a Growing Challenge
One of the key themes discussed in the video is the rise of shadow AI. As employees increasingly adopt AI tools independently, organisations can struggle to understand where AI is being used and what risks or opportunities that creates. While many businesses believe existing governance controls are sufficient, the video highlights that AI introduces new considerations that traditional approaches don’t always address.
“There’s still a lot of shadow AI happening.”
Traditional AI Security Still Matters
Another important theme is that AI doesn’t replace the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Identity management, privilege management, hardening and zoning remain just as important in an AI-enabled environment. Instead, organisations need to build AI governance alongside these established security disciplines.
Visibility Creates Better Business Decisions
Rather than relying solely on top-down governance, the video explores how visibility into AI usage can help organisations understand how employees are adopting AI across the business. This provides leaders with the information they need to identify trends, support governance and ensure AI activity aligns with business priorities.
The Role of the CISO Is Evolving
The video also discusses how the role of the CISO is expanding. Alongside managing security risks, today’s security leaders have an opportunity to provide meaningful insight into how AI is being used throughout the organisation, enabling more informed conversations with executive leadership and the board.
“Not just be the security guy, but be the insights guy about how AI is actually working here.”
Looking Ahead with Confidence
The final theme focuses on the future of AI adoption. While the rapid pace of technological change presents challenges, the video concludes with an optimistic outlook. With the right visibility and governance in place, AI can become an accelerator for innovation and organisational transformation rather than simply another source of risk.
The video highlights a common message from the CISOs featured: as AI adoption continues to grow across the enterprise, organisations need governance approaches that provide visibility into how AI is actually being used. By understanding who is using AI, how it’s being used and whether those activities align with business priorities, leaders are better equipped to make informed decisions and manage both the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
For the CISOs featured in the video, Portal26 is more than a security tool for their organization. It’s a way to gain the enterprise-wide telemetry needed to strengthen governance, support strategic conversations and help organisations embrace AI-driven transformation with greater confidence.