Show Notes
What if defenders had their own AI-powered task force, always on, always adapting, and finally one step ahead of attackers?
In this episode, Ron welcomes Vineet Edupuganti, Founder and CEO of Cogent Security, to discuss how AI agents are rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. Vineet shares why traditional vulnerability management is fundamentally broken, why exposure management matters more than ever, and how Cogent is building an “AI Task Force” to give defenders the edge. From his early days in machine learning to reshaping the future of cyber defense, Vineet breaks down the urgent need for automation, context-driven insights, and explainable AI in security.
Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Vineet’s journey into AI and cyber 04:30 - Why vulnerability management is broken 06:10 - Generative AI as a defender’s edge 08:20 - Why AI agents outperform brittle automation 09:45 - The first use cases for Cogent’s agents 12:00 - Rethinking tier-one SOC analyst roles 13:30 - The rise of exposure management (CTEM) 17:10 - Cogent’s vision for an AI task force 18:30 - Early wins and insights with Cogent 20:00 - Biggest misconceptions about AI in security 23:00 - What enterprises should demand from vendors 25:00 - Why explainability is essential in AI systems 27:00 - Startups vs incumbents in cybersecurity innovation 29:30 - Why enterprises must invest in AI now
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