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Governments around the world are increasingly relying on cloud-based IT services to fulfill their technology needs, so it is therefore vital to ensure that policymakers account for the \\u201cshared responsibility\\u201d in the cloud. That is, while cloud service providers secure the infrastructure of the cloud itself, data owners must secure their information within the cloud and across a comprehensive network ecosystem, ensuring consistent visibility and security across the entire network.

Now as the cost of computing continues to decline, digital adversaries are able to conduct increasingly automated, successful attacks at minimal cost. Network defenders, on the other hand, are generally relying on legacy security technologies to manually defend against these automated, machine-generated attacks. Incorporating AI and automated machine learning into cybersecurity capabilities provides a strong tool for identifying cyber threats and preventing successful attacks.\\xa0

In the show today, J. Richard Jones talks with Coleman Mehta, Senior Director, U.S. Policy, Palo Alto Networks, about these two important topics that are transforming the cybersecurity industry: cloud computing and AI.

Hear about some of the unique challenges that both public and private sector organizations face when securing the cloud. What is the Shared Responsibility Model and what should organizations consider when developing a modern cybersecurity strategy? How can organizations stay ahead of the cyberthreats as the volume and sophistication of attacks continues to rise? What role does AI play in today\\u2019s cybersecurity and how is Palo Alto Networks helping customers \\u2013 both in the public and private sector \\u2013 identify and prevent cyberthreats?\\xa0

Coleman Mehta serves as Senior Director, U.S. Policy, Palo Alto Networks. In this role, he is responsible for the company\\u2019s engagement on public policy issues such as cybersecurity and data privacy, IT modernization, cloud computing, high-skilled\\xa0immigration, and more.

Coleman previously worked as a career civilian U.S. government official at the White House National Security Council, serving as Director for Legislative Affairs. He led the NSC's legislative strategy on cybersecurity and technology issues \\u2013 including encryption policy and data privacy \\u2013 plus other homeland security, intelligence, and foreign policy issues. Prior to his tenure at the White House, Coleman worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the Department\\u2019s negotiations with Congress on several high-profile cybersecurity bills, including the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, and\\xa0National Cybersecurity Protection Act.\\xa0

A security fellow of the Truman National Security Project and former Presidential Management Fellow, Coleman was named a 2018 \\u201cTech Titan\\u201d by Washingtonian magazine. He holds degrees from North Carolina State University, the University of Virginia, and Bard College at Simon\\u2019s Rock.

To learn more about Palo Alto Networks, go to\\xa0https://www.paloaltonetworks.com.