Navigating the Complexities of AI Risk Ownership and Governance
Join us for an engaging virtual lunch and learn session, where we will provide a DoorDash gift card to all registrants so you can enjoy lunch on us while attending. We will delve into the critical topic of AI governance and risk ownership within businesses. As AI continues to integrate into various aspects of operations, companies face the challenge of identifying who should take responsibility for AI risk. Is it the CISO, CIO, Compliance, or Legal departments? This session will explore the struggle companies face in identifying ownership, the importance of risk assessments, and the implementation of AI governance frameworks. Additionally, we will discuss the lack of visibility into how employees and vendors use AI tools and the implications for businesses.
You will hear from industry experts with extensive CISO experience, including Bill Smeltzer and Stan Black from Focus Technology. Bill is known as a customer champion and an industry thought leader with active roles on several technical advisory boards. Stan has led cybersecurity, risk, and compliance initiatives at major companies such as Dell/EMC/RSA/VMware, Citrix, Nuance Communications, and Delinea, and is a trusted advisor to global boards, CxOs, and law enforcement.
Key Topics:
- The struggle companies face in identifying ownership of AI risk (CISO? CIO? Compliance? Legal?)
- The importance of risk assessments and AI governance frameworks
- Lack of visibility into how employees and vendors use AI tools
Speakers
Bill Smeltzer CISO, Focus Technology
A Focus veteran since 2004, Bill is known as a customer champion. Bill is recognized as an industry thought leader, with active roles on several technical advisory boards that include Dell, Barracuda Network, N-able and others. He is highly skilled in cybersecurity with an extensive list of certifications. Bill has been instrumental in overseeing the SOC 2 compliance process within the organization, ensuring stringent adherence to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy standards.
Stan Black vCISO, Focus Technology
With a career spanning over two decades, Stan Black has led cybersecurity, risk, and compliance initiatives at Dell/EMC/RSA/VMware, Citrix, Nuance Communications, and Delinea. His expertise includes multi-cloud security, AI governance, and automating regulatory processes to enhance enterprise resilience. A trusted advisor to global boards, CxOs, and law enforcement, he has built and restructured high-performing security teams to counter emerging threats. Stan is also a recognized thought leader, shaping industry standards and driving innovation in digital protection strategies.