Presented by Okta

Artificial intelligence is transforming organisations at extraordinary speed. But as businesses adopt AI agents and autonomous systems, new governance and cyber security risks are emerging just as quickly.

In this episode, Mathew Graham, Chief Security Officer for Okta Asia-Pacific, explains why boards need to rethink cyber security in an AI-driven world. He explores the rise of "non-human identities", how AI agents are changing the workforce, and why governance is shifting from controlling access to governing behaviour.

Mathew discusses the risks created by autonomous systems operating at scale, the importance of visibility and accountability, and why some leaders still lack a clear understanding of what AI tools are doing inside their organisations. He also outlines practical steps boards can take to build effective AI governance frameworks without becoming a handbrake on innovation.

The conversation covers AI-enabled cyber attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, organisational culture, regulatory change and the growing importance of identity management. Mathew also shares why curiosity, experimentation and strong governance will be essential capabilities for directors as AI continues to reshape business and risk over the decade ahead.

Key Takeaways:

The rise of non-human identities — how AI agents are becoming part of the workforce and reshaping organisational risk.
Governance in an AI era — why boards need visibility, accountability and oversight of autonomous systems.
Speed and scale of AI risk — how misconfigured AI agents can create rapid downstream impacts across organisations.
Innovation versus control — balancing experimentation and productivity gains with governance and guardrails.
Third-party and supply chain risk — managing exposure created by external AI tools and platforms.
AI as a defensive tool — using AI to detect threats, analyse data and improve cyber resilience.
Board capability and curiosity — why directors need to stay informed, experiment with AI tools and understand their implications.

Special Episode - Boards, AI Agents and the Next Wave of Cyber Risk

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Special Episode - Boards, AI Agents and the Next Wave of Cyber Risk