In TechNative, cybersecurity expert JC Gaillard argues that the current role of the Chief Information Security Officer, or CISO, is failing in many organizations. He highlights that although the CISO position has existed for nearly 30 years, it has become increasingly complex and burdensome, leading to high stress levels and short tenures for those in the role. Gaillard points out that the CISO was never truly established as a C-level position, often filled by technologists rather than individuals with strategic business acumen. This misalignment has resulted in a focus on compliance and risk management, rather than proactive cybersecurity measures. The article cites a need for organizations to reevaluate the role, suggesting a split between the CISO and a new Chief Security Officer to better address the complexities of modern cybersecurity threats. According to Gaillard, this approach could foster better engagement with senior executives and improve the overall effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies.
A recent article by Nicholas Carr highlights concerns about the rise of generative artificial intelligence in education, suggesting that while it may enhance productivity, it fundamentally undermines the learning process. Surveys indicate that nearly 90 percent of college students and over 50 percent of high school students are using chatbots for their assignments, leading educators to fear that this trend discourages critical thinking and genuine understanding. Carr emphasizes that generative AI is an automation technology that replaces human labor, with significant implications for skill development. According to a study from the University of Pennsylvania, while access to AI tools like ChatGPT may improve student performance in the short term, it can result in worse outcomes when those tools are removed, suggesting a detrimental impact on long-term learning. Clay Shirky, Vice Provost for AI and Technology in Education at New York University, notes that the relationship between student outputs and their learning experiences is increasingly decoupled, raising serious questions about the future of education.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Morgan Stanley has developed an in-house artificial intelligence tool called DevGen.AI, which has significantly improved the process of updating legacy code. This innovative tool has reviewed nine million lines of code this year, resulting in remarkable savings of 280,000 hours for developers. The tool, built on OpenAI’s GPT models, translates outdated programming languages like Cobol into plain English specifications, enabling developers to rewrite the code more efficiently. As enterprises increasingly face challenges in modernizing software, Morgan Stanley’s approach addresses one of the industry’s persistent pain points that major technology companies have struggled to resolve.
Why do we care?
Is your CISO or vCISO offering truly empowered to drive security strategy—or are they stuck in a reactive, compliance-first position?
If your clients rely heavily on AI to shortcut effort, are you helping them build sustainable practices—or enabling long-term fragility?
Are you or your clients sitting on legacy code or technical debt that AI could help you modernize faster?