Book details

  • Genre:technology & engineering
  • Sub-genre:General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:184
  • eBook ISBN:9798998756337

The Pragmatic CISO

AI Risk, Reward, and Governance

By Frank A. Vesce

Overview

A practical, no-nonsense guide for CISOs navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI. The Pragmatic CISO: AI Risk, Reward, and Governance breaks down how to safely adopt AI while managing real-world risks like data leakage, Shadow AI, compliance gaps, and emerging cyber threats. Blending hands-on strategies with real-world examples, Frank Vesce delivers a clear framework to help security leaders balance innovation with control, turning AI from a risk into a competitive advantage.
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Description

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the enterprise but for CISOs, it's a double-edged sword. In The Pragmatic CISO: AI Risk, Reward, and Governance, Frank Vesce draws on more than 30 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and global financial institutions to deliver a practical guide to managing AI in the real world. This is not theory. It's a field-tested playbook for security leaders who must enable innovation while protecting their organizations from emerging risks. From Shadow AI and data leakage to bias, compliance, and adversarial threats, this book explores the critical challenges CISOs face as AI adoption accelerates across industries. Vesce breaks down complex topics into actionable strategies, including AI governance frameworks, DLP controls, incident response playbooks, and risk vs. reward decision models. Inside, you'll learn how to: Identify and control Shadow AI before it becomes a hidden threat Protect sensitive data in AI-driven environments Build and operationalize AI governance frameworks Balance innovation with security, compliance, and ethics Respond to real-world AI incidents and failures Leverage AI safely for competitive advantage and ROI Through real-world case studies and practical checklists, this book provides a roadmap for integrating AI into the enterprise without compromising security or control. Whether you're a CISO, security leader, or executive responsible for AI strategy, The Pragmatic CISO offers a clear, pragmatic approach to one of the most important challenges in modern business: enabling AI safely, securely, and at scale
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About The Author

Frank Vesce is a technology executive with 30+ years of experience across financial services, insurance, maritime, and startups. He began his career at Goldman Sachs, later joining early-stage company Storage Networks, and ultimately returned to Goldman as a Vice President of Technology Infrastructure, where he led global programs in incident management, cybersecurity, and technology risk—earning recognition from regulators as "Best on the Street." Before retiring in 2022 and joining Allvue Systems, Frank helped ensure Goldman Sachs' readiness against major cyber threats, including ransomware. He currently serves as a cybersecurity advisor to the U.S. Coast Guard and has presented at leading institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stevens Institute, as well as to the NYPD and FBI. Frank builds on his expertise in cybersecurity foundations with a practical approach to emerging challenges, including AI governance.
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