S7E54 - Cutting Through the AI Hype: Practical Security with Logan Edmonds

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The Virtual CISO Moment

Greg Schaffer

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The Virtual CISO Moment dives into the stories of information security, information technology, and risk management pros; what drives them and what makes them successful while helping small and midsized business (SMB) security needs. No frills, no glamour, no transparent whiteboard text, no complex graphics, and no script - just honest discussion of SMB information security risk issues. Brought to you by vCISO Services, LLC, a leading provider of vCISO and information security risk management services. Visit https://vcisoservices.com to learn more. A Second Chance Publishing, LLC podcast.

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S7E54 - Cutting Through the AI Hype: Practical Security with Logan Edmonds

The Virtual CISO Moment

34 minutes 59 seconds

1 month ago

S7E54 - Cutting Through the AI Hype: Practical Security with Logan Edmonds

In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Logan Edmonds, Chief AI Officer at ScaleSight and founder of TTS Cyber, for a lively and insightful discussion on the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and small to mid-sized business operations. Logan shares his unique journey from studying theology to becoming an AI-driven cybersecurity leader, highlighting how early IT experiences shaped his pragmatic approach to solving business problems.

Greg and Logan dive deep into how SMBs misunderstand both security and AI, including the dangers of chasing trends, the misconception that compliance equals security, and why AI can’t magically fix broken business processes. Logan emphasizes a business-first mindset: start with understanding operations, outcomes, and risks—not with the technology.

The conversation also covers:

Why focusing on operational efficiency is the real driver behind meaningful AI adoption
How to talk about risk without falling into fear, uncertainty, and doubt
The importance of trust and partnership in security consulting
Realistic AI use cases, guardrails, hallucination risks, and the myth of effortless automation
Balancing stress in cybersecurity through healthy personal hobbies
Logan’s forward-looking plans in CMMC, AI strategy, and helping organizations scale responsibly

Engaging, humorous, and packed with practical insight, this episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating AI adoption, cybersecurity maturity, or the unique challenges of SMB environments.