E18: The Real Risks of AI: Sam Bisbee on Protecting Organisations from Emerging Threats

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate — but with new capabilities come new risks. In this episode, Sam Bisbee, Senior Director and Distinguished Engineer at F5, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to unpack the real-world dangers of AI and tools like ChatGPT within enterprise environments.

Sam shares his frontline experience with threat intelligence, large-scale cyber defence, and the evolving techniques adversaries are using to exploit AI systems. The conversation moves beyond the hype, exploring how organisations can safely adopt AI without exposing themselves to unnecessary operational, compliance or security risks.

From the fundamentals of threat intelligence and IP reputation data to the human skills needed to thrive as a modern security professional, Sam delivers clear, actionable insight for leaders responsible for cyber resilience, governance and emerging tech risk.

Whether you are already deploying AI or beginning to explore its potential, this episode provides essential guidance on navigating its challenges with confidence, safety and strategic clarity.

What You’ll Learn

The real organisational risks posed by tools like ChatGPT and generative AI
How threat intelligence, IP data and behavioural signals inform AI-related security decisions
The biggest challenges facing the cybersecurity industry today
How security teams can prepare for adversaries using AI at scale
The human skills that define a high-performing security professional
Practical steps to safely integrate AI into enterprise environments