Joey Johnson joined Dr. Rebecca Wynn on the Soulful CXO. He is the award-winning Chief Information Security Officer at Premise Health, where he leads all organizational efforts related to security operations and engineering, information technology and security compliance, identity access management, policy development, security audit, and vendor risk management to meet the challenging security and compliance demands. Prior roles included being the Chief Security Officer for the United States Department of Commerce Office of Computer Services and leadership roles in both public and private sector companies in federal government services, information technology, healthcare, and transportation industries. He has received numerous CISO leadership recognition awards at the global, national, state, and regional levels. He is a keynote speaker and panelist, has written many articles, and serves as an advisor on many boards.
The Significance of AI Governance
Dr. Wynn and Johnson highlight the significance of governance and buy-in when implementing new technologies, particularly AI. They emphasize that to adopt AI successfully, the proper guardrails and frameworks must be established to ensure responsible and secure usage.
One of the key points made by Joey is the need to understand the use case and justify its implementation. Organizations must thoroughly evaluate the purpose and potential benefits of AI stakeholders' support and buy-in. With a clear understanding of the use case and its value, convincing others of the importance of AI adoption becomes easier because identifying the individuals working with AI and ensuring that their job roles align with the technology. This highlights clearly understanding to have a clear understanding of the skills to utilize AI effectively. Organizations can ensure that the right people are involved in the implementation process by aligning job roles with the AI implementation process.
Furthermore, Dr. Wynn emphasizes the need for appropriate access to data. Organizations must carefully consider who needs access to data and ensure they have the minimal amount necessary to perform their tasks. This is crucial for maintaining data security and privacy and compliance with regulations.
The Necessary Infrastructure for AI Adoption
They acknowledge that building the necessary infrastructure for AI adoption can be time-consuming and challenging. Establishing the frameworks and governance structures in the initial stages takes longer, but subsequent use cases can be implemented more efficiently once these are in place. This highlights the importance of investing time and effort to ensure a solid foundation for AI adoption.
Another critical point is gaining buy-in from executives and other departments. Johnson suggests that having multiple stakeholders who support the vision of AI adoption can help alleviate the burden on the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and increase the chances of successful implementation. This highlights the significance of collaboration and teamwork in driving AI initiatives forward.
They stress the importance of adopting an ecosystem approach to AI governance. Organizations must understand their entire ecosystem, align executive leaders, establish governance frameworks, evaluate use cases, and ensure compliance. By taking this approach, organizations can effectively leverage AI while mitigating risks and ensuring the responsible and secure adoption of new technologies.
Listen to the full episode for insights on leadership skills, embracing resiliency, and bridging the gap between technology and business. Additionally, please tune in to hear Johnson discuss his background in archaeology and how it led him to his current role. He also shares lessons from his past experiences in sales and working in restaurants that have shaped his leadership style. This episode is a must-listen!
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