AI is reshaping cybersecurity priorities faster than most organizations can adapt, or budget for. Security leaders are being asked to defend entirely new attack surfaces, from AI models and prompts to rapidly evolving cloud-native environments, while continuing to support long-standing investments in identity, cloud security, and technical debt. At the same time, budgets remain under pressure, forcing difficult decisions about where to invest, what to consolidate, and which risks the business is willing to accept. 

This panel brings together security leaders with different perspectives on how they are navigating these competing demands. The discussion will explore how CISOs are making the case for increased investment, balancing innovation with fiscal discipline, and developing security strategies that can evolve as technology continues to outpace traditional planning cycles. Attendees will gain insight into how leading organizations are prioritizing resources, communicating emerging AI risks to executive leadership, and preparing for the next wave of security challenges without losing sight of the fundamentals.