New GitLab Data Shows AI Security Risks that Government Can’t Ignore

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office from April identified cybersecurity concerns and lack of data privacy as some of the top risks associated with Generative AI. As the federal government ramps up AI investments, with the DOD prioritizing AI in its Software Fast Track (SWFT) Initiative and recent legislation allotting hundreds of millions for AI-related efforts, industry findings point to emerging risks that government agencies need to start addressing during initial AI adoption. GitLab’s Bob Stevens joins the Keeping IT Brief Podcast to discuss the government's AI adoption journey as well as GitLab’s C-suite survey from July, which highlights as organizations rapidly adopt AI, cybersecurity threats, data privacy, and governance stand as top concerns. Bob Stevens (Vice President at GitLab) With 25+ years of experience in the Public Sector industry, Bob Stevens helps government agencies fundamentally change the way their development, security and operations teams collaborate. Prior to GitLab he led the Americas team at Lookout where he focused on providing mobile threat visibility and protection to enterprise and government entities. Before his time at Lookout, he led the Juniper Network federal team and has held leadership positions at Network Equipment Technologies, Bivio Networks and Brocade Communications. Bob also served in the U.S. Air Force as a computer specialist at the White House Communications Agency. GitLab GitLab is the most comprehensive, intelligent DevSecOps platform for software innovation. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. Keeping IT Brief with Mary Ann Brown features quick, insightful conversations with government and industry leaders on federal IT, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies shaping the future of government operations. Don’t miss an episode—follow the show on your favorite podcast app. Explore all episodes and learn more:

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New GitLab Data Shows AI Security Risks that Government Can’t Ignore is an episode from Keeping IT Brief by Mary Ann Brown & Tracey Aubey.

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