Securing the AI Enterprise — How to Protect, Govern, and Scale AI Safely

AI is rewriting how we innovate, but it’s also rewriting the rules of risk. In this half day executive workshop, you’ll step inside the control room of the modern AI enterprise — learn how attacks really happen, see what good architecture looks like, and walk away with a board-ready security plan for your business.

Why Attend?

AI is reshaping how we lead, compete, and create value — but it’s also exposing organizations to unprecedented security, privacy, and ethical risks.
For small and medium-sized businesses, the impact can be catastrophic: data leaks, deepfakes, misinformed AI outputs, and reputational crises. This high-impact workshop equips you — the business leader — to take charge of AI security. No jargon. No fear tactics. Just the frameworks, tools, and executive fluency to lead your organization safely into the AI era.

Who is this for?

• SMB founders and executives adopting AI
• CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and board members responsible for digital risk
• Leaders seeking a trusted playbook for AI governance and resilience

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this masterclass, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the modern AI threat landscape — and where your business is most exposed
• Design a Secure-by-Design AI Architecture aligned with NIST & Microsoft frameworks
• Govern AI adoption with clarity: roles, policies, and response playbooks
• Identify the right partners and managed services for AI-driven security
• Leave with a 90-day AI Security Roadmap and executive metrics dashboard

Limited to a Small Group Only

Agenda

11:00 - 11:30 Registration

11:30 - 12:30  Light Lunch

12:30- 13:00  Opening Session

Session 1: The New Security Frontier: Understanding AI Risk at Executive Depth

Establish deep awareness of the multidimensional threat landscape created by AI — from model supply chains to legal exposure.

13:00 – 14:30 | Immersive Session (90 min)

🕒 14:30 – 14:45 | Break

Session 2 : From Awareness to Architecture: Building a Secure-by-Design AI Enterprise

Translate awareness into design and control strategies — the operational blueprint for securing AI systems end-to-end.

16:15 – 16:30 | Break

Session 3: Governance, Accountability & Continuous Resilience in the Age of AI

Equip leaders to institutionalize AI security through governance, policy, culture, and crisis readiness.

Workshop Facilitators

Ganesh Devarajan: Consults worlds largest companies on Security Practices

Ganesh is a Global Senior Managing Director within Accenture’s Security business where he leads the Communications, Media and Technology industry vertical. Previously, he led the global Security sales and end-to-end Applications Security for the business. Prior to joining Accenture in 2013, Ganesh was responsible for all of GoDaddy’s cybersecurity products and helped architect a better cybersecurity posture for their environment. He also worked as a security researcher for the TippingPoint DVLabs and THE CASE Research Center in Syracuse, NY. Ganesh has published research in a variety of fields, ranging from Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Securities, Role Based Access Control, Wireless Securities and Runtime Software Application patches. His research has been presented at various venues, including RSA, DEFCON, LayerOne, Hacker Halted and OWASP. Ganesh holds 11 issued patents and has 17 patents pending in all in the computer security space. Ganesh earned a Masters Degree in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University and an Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University.

Ankur Gupta: Worked with 100s of CEOs on AIFirst Leadership Concepts, Strategy and Culture Development

With two decades of experience and strong foundations from IIT and Duke, Ankur is known for making complex technology simple and actionable. He's developed unique approaches, working directly with YPO leaders and top company executives to help them embed an AI-first mindset across their entire operations. This goes beyond just using tools; it's about fundamentally shifting how they think, make decisions, and drive innovation.
Ankur Gupta is more than an AI expert; he's a strategic partner who helps leaders truly integrate AI into their core business. Having navigated and led through the Big Data revolution, he now stands at the forefront of AI, empowering executives and organizations to not just adapt, but to lead with artificial intelligence.

Ankur Gupta is focused on helping today's leaders reimagine what's possible with AI. He champions a future where AI isn't just a tool, but an essential intelligence that enhances human leadership, ensuring businesses are ready to define the future.