How AI Is Breaking Your Data Loss Prevention Strategy - The Cyber Circuit

As AI tools proliferate across the enterprise, protecting sensitive data has never been more complex. In this episode of The Cyber Circuit, we welcome Marc Ashworth, a veteran cybersecurity leader with over 34 years in IT and former CISO in the banking industry, to tackle the evolving intersection of data loss prevention and artificial intelligence. The conversation dives into how employees using ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI tools are creating new vectors for data exposure, why browser-based controls have become the critical chokepoint for DLP strategy, and how CISOs can balance enabling business innovation with protecting regulated data. Marc offers a prioritized framework for tackling AI-related data risks: know your assets, implement browser controls, manage data retention, and build automation that scales. ************** Marc Ashworth https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcashworth/ The Cyber Executive Podcast: @TheCyberExecutive Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16gz2Q2135U31uBP2rX1P5?si=epukGJEdR4mNBuP2p2u_FA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cyber-executive/id1794214940 ************** Michael Morgenstern https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelimorgenstern/ https://dayblinkconsulting.com ************** The Cyber Circuit is powered by Insight Jam Visit https://insightjam.com to join the human conversation around AI. ************** 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:55 Understanding DLP Categories and Data Classification 08:37 AI Tools Creating New Data Protection Challenges 15:31 Insider Threats and Corporate AI Usage 21:43 Browser Controls and Agentic AI Risks 28:06 Prioritizing DLP Controls for AI Risk Reduction 33:02 Where DLP Fits in Security Program Priorities 40:02 Final Recommendations for Security Leaders