Show Notes
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by Brian Contos, Chief Strategy Officer at Sevco to discuss his “movie-like” career trajectory and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. With two IPOs and eight acquisitions under his career belt, Brian expresses his passion for startups and how getting out of his comfort zone transformed his business knowledge. The group also dives into the rise of artificial intelligence and how it will revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape.
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Impactful Moments: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Introducing Brian Contos 04:03 - Brian’s passion for startups 06:13 - Emerging tech & AI 07:50 - The intersection of AI & cybersecurity 09:50 - The future impacts of AI 10:58 - How will AI enhance cybersecurity? 15:02 - Data assessment vs data integration 17:46 - Join our community! 18:48 - Getting out of your comfort zone 21:21 - Small touches lead to big finishes
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