Workshop B: AI Governance that Enables the Business – Setting Guardrails Without Becoming a Blocker

11:30 am - Monday 7th December 2026

Security teams face mounting pressure to enable AI adoption while managing unprecedented risks, addressing the age-old challenge with new urgency: how to introduce security controls without creating friction that drives shadow IT and sideloading.

  • Establishing AI governance frameworks that balance innovation and security, addressing executive pressure and data licensing concerns while ensuring efficient approval processes
  • Implementing security measures for AI-generated code, including code scanning tools and controlled environments for vibe coding, as deployment requests increase to daily
  • Preventing shadow IT while promoting legitimate AI experimentation through awareness programs, practical strategies for small teams, and using AI agents to counteract AIpowered attacks

Speakers:

Director of Information Technology
MWH Constructors
Director of IT Operations & Security
Baker Construction
Senior Director of Cyber security & Service Operations
Ledcor