Sean D. Mack
CIO/CISO and author (Enterprise Security: A Data‑Centric Approach) who discusses real‑world cybersecurity leadership conversations and enterprise risk focus areas.
Evaluating Real Value vs Noise in CTEM Platforms
Are people actually getting value out of your CTEM platforms? I see a lot of interesting capabilities, but I am still trying to separate what is useful from what is just noise.
Even AI Can't Automate My Expense Reports—Need an Agent
We have AI writing code, generating content, analyzing data, and yet I am still doing expense reports manually. Feels like one of the most obvious use cases for an AI agent and yet... If someone has and AI agent that could...
Agentic AI Security Needs Layered, Integrated Defenses
We keep asking how to solve agentic security as if there is a single answer, but most of the conversations I am having suggest it is a combination of least privilege, access controls, monitoring, and good architecture. The question might not...
SMBs Know Basics; Prioritize What Truly Matters
For SMBs, cybersecurity is rarely a knowledge problem. Most teams know the basics. The challenge is figuring out what actually matters for their business and doing that well.
New CXO Advisor Services Cut Cyber Risk Fast
We are expanding CXO Advisor with new services across pen testing, incident response, and transformation. The goal is to fundamentally help companies reduce their cybersecurity risk. If you are trying to improve your security posture in a practical way, happy to...
NYC Cyber Leaders: Join Roundtable on Secure AI
If you are a cybersecurity leader in NYC, I'll be hosting a roundtable this Thursday on secure AI adoption. Small group, strong peer set, and candid discussion about what is actually working and what is not. Free food, drinks, and great...
AI Success Depends on Operating Model, Not Just Technology
One thing I keep coming back to is that AI is less of a technology decision and more of an operating model decision. The companies that get this right are thinking about ownership, workflows, and accountability, not just which models...
Embedding AI Organization-Wide Mirrors Early DevOps Evolution
Do you have an AI org or are you embedding AI across existing teams? This feels very similar to early DevOps where everyone was spinning up dedicated teams and roles, but over time it became something that had to be...
AI Coding Boosts Enterprise Productivity—But How Much?
What is the actual impact of AI assisted coding in large enterprises? I am personally pretty blown away by what I can build with it but at scale I rarely hear specifics on the impact. Are large teams actually 10% faster...
Agentic AI Identity Needs Integrated Control System, Not One Solution
Great roundtable in Boston last week with Okta on identity for agentic AI. The biggest takeaway for me is that no one really knows how to solve this challenge yet. People are looking for a single solution when the reality...
Seeking Real-World Feedback on SAFE GRC Platform
Do you use the SAFE GRC platform? Had a chance to see it at RSAC and was impressed but don't hear from many folks using it. Would love to hear real-world feedback from current users.
Exploring Agentic AI's Impact on Large Development Teams
Are you using agentic AI in your development teams? Working with it individually has been powerful. Very curious how this translates to large codebases and teams.
Shadow IT Evolves: From User Shortcuts to Autonomous Systems
Shadow IT used to mean people using tools without approval. Now it can act on its own.
Seeking User Priorities for New AI‑Native GRC Platform
What is the most important thing you want in a GRC platform? We are building something new, AI-native from the ground up. Would value input from people actually using these systems day to day.
AI Coding Frees Developers to Focus on Product Vision
I've been spending a lot of time on AI assisted development and I continue to be blown away. What I like most is not the speed (although that's impressive) but the ability to focus on the bigger issues: how the...