Splunk’s Paul Kurtz highlights urgency around AI-driven security strategies

Paul Kurtz, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for Splunk, discussed the evolving challenges in cybersecurity, particularly the impact of AI on enterprise defense and the extended software supply chain. He highlighted the urgency customers feel to leverage AI to enhance security and resiliency, noting a significant shift over the past year. Kurtz emphasized the importance of staying ahead of threats through AI-driven strategies, such as automation, to mitigate cyberattacks effectively. He also mentioned the need for proactive defense and the role of AI in smoothing out operations.