Rethinking Risk as the World Embraces AI – PBC Connect – Black Hat USA 2025

ArmorCode was proud to sponsor PBC Connect – Black Hat USA 2025 where our CSTO Karthik Swarnam moderated a panel discussion with fellow experts Pierre Mouallem, Paolo del Mundo, Billy Norwood, and Matt Walker on approaching cyber risk management in the AI era.

As organizations race to integrate AI into products and workflows, security leaders are being asked to manage risk at unprecedented speed and scale. But rethinking risk in the age of AI isn’t just about addressing new threats; it’s about transforming how security aligns with innovation.

In this dialogue, security leaders express how AI’s accelerating influence is reshaping expectations for AppSec teams. Their discussion explores how to stay relevant, responsive, and resilient as AI pressures velocity, shifts attack surfaces, and raises the bar for trust.

Key topics covered:

• Translating risk in terms that resonate with engineering and product
• Enabling secure development without being perceived as blockers
• Building trust through influence, empathy, and shared outcomes
• Adapting team structures and engagement models for speed and scale