In the race to deploy AI, are we skipping the obvious safety measures that would prevent harm?

ISC2’s new CEO, Scott Beale, and I map a practical roadmap for leaders: secure‑by‑design, measured AI safety KPIs, and turning “shadow AI” from an organizational embarrassment into a governed advantage.

Three quick takeaways

* If you can’t measure AI safety, you can’t govern it — safety metrics must sit beside revenue and churn on the dashboard.

* Banning AI drives usage underground; certification, role‑based permissions, and monitored adoption create control.

* Cyber professionals will shift from rote operations to judgment, governance, and cross‑functional leadership.

Who should listen

* CEOs and boards deciding on AI adoption and funding

* CISOs, security teams, and tech leaders planning workforce reskilling

* Policy-makers, nonprofit leaders, and anyone focused on AI ethics and organizational risk

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