Emerging Cyber Risk
Leveraging AI for Risk Management: Insights from Laura Whitt Winyard, VP of Security and IT at Hummingbird
July 24, 2023
On this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Laura Whitt Winyard, VP of Security and IT at Hummingbird. The podcast is brought to you by Ignyte and Secure Robotics, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and AI to help you prepare for the risk management of emerging technologies. We are your hosts, Max Aulakh and Joel Yonts. Join us as we discuss the future of AI and its role in risk management. We explore the responsible use of AI, the collaboration between teams, the validation of AI models, and the potential risks and benefits of AI applications in society. Listen to the full podcast to gain valuable insights into leveraging AI while nurturing human intelligence!

On this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Laura Whitt Winyard, VP of Security and IT at Hummingbird. The podcast is brought to you by Ignyte and Secure Robotics, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and AI to help you prepare for the risk management of emerging technologies. We are your hosts, Max Aulakh and Joel Yonts. 

Join us as we discuss the future of AI and its role in risk management. We explore the responsible use of AI, the collaboration between teams, the validation of AI models, and the potential risks and benefits of AI applications in society. Listen to the full podcast to gain valuable insights into leveraging AI while nurturing human intelligence!

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Laura Whitt Winyard Bio:

Laura is an award-winning visionary and results-driven senior cybersecurity executive with 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity domain across global brands like Bloomberg, Comcast, DLL, and Malwarebytes. She has recorded notable accomplishments in cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity planning & disaster recovery, public speaking, media, and presentations. Her skill set includes incident response, security analysis, encryption, and strategic planning capabilities. Laura utilizes transformational leadership skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and key internal and external stakeholders.

Laura Whitt Winyard on LinkedIn

Get to Know Your Hosts:

Max Aulakh Bio:

Max is the CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a Data Security and Compliance leader delivering DoD-tested security strategies and compliance that safeguard mission-critical IT operations. He has trained and excelled while working for the United States Air Force. He maintained and tested the InfoSec and ComSec functions of network hardware, software, and IT infrastructure for global unclassified and classified networks.

Max Aulakh on LinkedIn

Ignyte Assurance Platform Website

Joel Yonts Bio:

Joel is CEO & Research Scientist at Secure Robotics and the Chief Research Officer & Strategist at Malicious Streams. Joel is a Security Strategist, innovator, advisor, and seasoned security executive with a passion for information security research. He has over 25 years of diverse Information Technology experience with an emphasis on Cybersecurity. Joel is also an accomplished speaker, writer, and software developer with research interests in enterprise security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and robotic & IoT systems.

Joel Yonts on LinkedIn

Secure Robotics Website

Malicious Streams Website

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