[CXOTALK #892] RSA Security CEO: Advice on AI, Identity & Board-Level Cybersecurity

In this exclusive conversation, RSA Security CEO Rohit Ghai explains why identity has become the most frequent target of cyberattacks and why traditional defenses, such as multi-factor authentication, are insufficient. He describes how attackers exploit social engineering, why both humans and machines need trusted digital identities, and what he calls the “looming identity crisis.”

Ghai also examines the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the economics of cybersecurity, giving both attackers and defenders new capabilities. He shares practical steps for boards and executives to strengthen resilience, manage identity as a strategic business issue, and prepare for the risks AI introduces into security.

Topics include:

• Identity as the primary attack surface

• Weaknesses in multi-factor authentication

• Social engineering threats targeting employees and help desks

• The growing challenge of securing machine identities

• How AI changes the balance between attackers and defenders

• Board and executive responsibilities for cyber risk

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Episode Participants

Rohit Ghai is Chief Executive Officer of RSA Security, a global leader in identity and access management solutions serving over 9,000 organizations and managing 60 million identities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. He guides the company’s vision and strategy, driving innovation and global growth while helping security-first organizations navigate digital risk and safeguard their most critical assets.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

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