Why Traditional Security Frameworks Can't Handle AI - The Cyber Circuit

AI governance has become the defining challenge for security leaders in 2026, and most organizations are making up the rules as they go. Michael Morgenstern sits down with Manju Mude, a cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience, to explore why traditional compliance frameworks are breaking down in the age of autonomous agents. The conversation covers why executives focus on AI opportunities while risk conversations lag behind, how auditors are overwhelmed by machine-speed decision-making, and why waiting for regulations to catch up is a losing strategy. Subscribe to the Insight Jam channel for more, and join the community at https://insightjam.com. ************** Manju Mude https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjumude/ https://x.com/ManjuMude ************** 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 02:02 The State of AI Governance in 2026 08:35 Why Traditional Compliance Frameworks Are Failing 12:38 Are All AI Use Cases High Risk Right Now 18:08 Why Boards Focus on AI Opportunity Over Risk 24:52 Autonomous Agents and the New Insider Threat 31:31 Accountability When AI Makes Decisions 39:58 What AI Governance Decisions to Make Now 41:45 Conclusion