Vineet Agrwal

Generative AI is reshaping cybersecurity by accelerating attack cycles, expanding the threat surface, and creating risks traditional controls were not built to manage. In this session, Vineet Agrwal, Head of Cybersecurity & Technology Risk (Second line), at American Express explores how leading financial institutions are moving from static, point-in-time risk frameworks to dynamic, continuous governance models that operate at AI speed. It will examine how organizations are redefining vulnerability management and adopting approaches such as continuous threat exposure management. The discussion will also examine the evolving role of Boards in cyber risk governance, from passive oversight to active stewardship, in setting risk appetite, driving accountability, and aligning AI adoption with cyber resilience and long-term trust.

Attendees will leave with practical insights into governing AI-enabled cyber defenses responsibly, ensuring governance acts not as a constraint, but as an enabler of secure innovation and competitive advantage.

• Shifting governance models to match AI-speed risk exposure.
• Strengthening Board accountability for AI cyber resilience.
• Enabling secure innovation through continuous AI governance. 

Generative AI is advancing from drafting alerts to actively supporting cyber defence operations. This session explores real-world applications of threat detection, cyber hygiene, attack path analysis, and orchestrated response. It highlights practical insights into how organizations are using AI to responsibly enhance detection and strengthen cyber resilience.