In this episode of the Cyber Coffee Hour, Dr. J sits down with MarKeisha Snaith CEO of Xire, cybersecurity architect, and visionary founder helping leaders bridge the gap between AI, security, and talent. We talk about the new frontier where innovation meets defense: how GenAI is reshaping the cyber landscape, what it takes to build unstoppable teams, and why breaking old hiring molds is now essential for success. MarKeisha shares realworld insights from working with a $5billion financial institution and dives into the human side of tech leadership the part that doesnt always make the headlines but absolutely defines the future of cybersecurity. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeishasnaith/ Website: https://xire.io/ SUBSCRIBE to the Cyber Coffee Hour wherever you get your podcasts! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more:https://linktr.ee/CyberCoffeeHour Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyberCoffeeHour Buy Us a Coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/cybercoffeehour Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CyberCoffeeHour Alive Podcast Network:https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ Your Hosts: Alive Podcast Network How do you see AI changing the way cybersecurity teams are built and led? Share your thoughts below! 00:00 - Opening Monologue 02:20 - Navigating Challenges in Todays Economy 08:07 - The Importance of Team Building in Cybersecurity 14:57 - Understanding Generative AI in Corporate Settings 24:37 - Building Talent Pipelines that Defy Convention 31:12 - Empowering Leadership and Team Dynamics 32:30 - Bridging AI, Security, and Talent 35:55 - The Challenges of AI Implementation 38:16 - The Role of Leadership in AI Adoption 40:20 - Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Life 45:27 - Understanding AI Dependencies and Risks 50:23 - The Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 57:29 - Navigating Career Paths in Cybersecurity 58:59 - The Importance of Mentorship 01:00:38 - Building Resilience and Trusting Instincts 01:04:37 - The Value of Multiple Mentors 01:09:37 - The Ripple Effects of Decisions in Cybersecurity 01:12:27 - Unwinding and Hobbies Outside Cybersecurity 01:17:37 - Embracing Challenges and Building Skills 01:20:31 - Outro The Cyber Coffee Hour is hosted by Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr. two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who share a passion for good coffee and insightful conversations. We believe the cybersecurity landscape needs to hear from voices at all stages of their journey. Our mission is to feature guests across the cybersecurity spectrum, with a particular focus on those navigating challenges such as gatekeeping, racism, and other biases along the way. We uniquely spread the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, always with cybersecurity as the common denominator. The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed herein are solely those of the Cyber Coffee Hour and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or any personal or professional relationships.Connect with MarKeisha:
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