CISO Series Podcast AI Is Very Efficient at Making Us Forget the Value of Humans
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Jan 20, 2026 Jacob Combs, CISO at Tandem Diabetes Care, sheds light on the unique security challenges in product-focused environments. He delves into the importance of accountability among developers and the gap between security tools and practical implementation. AI adoption is discussed, emphasizing its role in enhancing executive productivity while navigating the complexities of a diverse tech landscape. Jacob advocates for honest vendor relationships and practical AI applications, highlighting boundaries that preserve human oversight in security efforts.
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Enable With Yes, And
- Say "yes, and" to business requests and help shape solutions collaboratively.
- Become an enabler instead of a gatekeeper to advance security and business goals.
Sell What Solves The Immediate Problem
- David observed a sales rep who sold only the feature customers needed and then upsold later.
- That approach taught him to sell internal projects that solve the stakeholder's immediate problem.
Accountability Mismatch Harms AppSec
- Software leaders own features and deployments while CISOs get held accountable for security outcomes.
- Fixing AppSec requires shifting accountability to CEOs and boards, not just buying more vendor tools.