Ben de Bont
SVP, CISO
Ben de Bont joined ServiceNow as CISO in July 2019. He focuses on keeping the company’s enterprise and customer data safe and secure at every level of the Now Platform, working closely with the product team to ensure ServiceNow solutions are helping CISOs be successful in today’s complex landscape. Ben previously served as CISO for IBM Cloud, CSO for HP Cloud, CISO for Myspace, and led Microsoft’s online incident response team. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science from the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia; while there, he wrote his thesis on cryptography and encryption. In 2018, he was named Queensland University of Technology Alumnus of the Year for Science and Engineering.
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Breakout The Australia and New Zealand Morning Show Episode 4 (KEY4798)
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A conversation about AI governance
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<p>As AI continues to advance and reshape the landscape of work, it’s imperative to establish robust governance practices <strong>around risk, security, and the AI technology to support it</strong> <strong>to ensure AI is driving value.</strong> Effective governance must address the critical aspects of responsible AI implementation, including the development of secure and efficient systems, protection of data privacy, provision of notice and explanation, and consideration of human alternatives. Join this Think Big panel of leaders to learn what to consider about AI governance.</p>
The Future of cybersecurity: How AI is transforming risk management
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Generative AI is transforming cybersecurity, shifting organizations from reactive defense to proactive risk management. In this fireside chat, Service Now’s SVP, Chief Information Security Officer, Ben de Bont will be joined by Sudhanshu Kairab, SVP Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, & Compliance to explore how AI-driven security strategies can enhance threat detection, accelerate response times, and simplify operations. By leveraging AI, organizations can address security gaps, ensure regulatory compliance, and boost efficiency. Join us for this insightful discussion on how AI-powered solutions have the potential to future-proof cybersecurity by streamlining operations and strengthening resilience against evolving threats.