Managing Risk Has Been a Priority Ever Since You Asked About It (LIVE in NYC)
Release Date: 01/13/2026
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This week’s episode is hosted by David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Matthew Southworth, CSO, Priceline. Joining them is sponsored guest, Saket Modi, CEO, Safe Security. This episode was recorded live at FAIRCON25 in NYC.
In this episode:
- AI won't stay broken
- Identity before intelligence
- People decide risk appetite
- Automate with oversight
Huge thanks to our sponsor, Safe Security
SAFE is the leader in Cyber Risk Quantification and the first company to deliver 100% autonomous Third-Party Risk Management. Powered by Agentic AI and built on FAIRtm, SAFE empowers CISOs, cybersecurity, and TPRM leaders to continuously quantify, prioritize, and mitigate cyber risks across their entire attack surface – enabling digital growth and organizational resilience. Learn more at testdrive.safe.security/