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Google Cloud exec: AI security must be foundational, not an afterthought

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Google Cloud COO Francis de Souza emphasized that AI security must be a foundational element from the outset, not an add-on, stating that security and data strategies need to be integrated. He highlighted the urgency due to rapidly shrinking attack timelines, noting that even Google is actively navigating this evolving landscape. De Souza also warned about "shadow AI" and the risks posed by agents uncovering forgotten data repositories, advocating for an AI-native, agentic defense approach. AI

IMPACT Companies must integrate AI security from the start, adopting a platform approach to manage risks like shadow AI and evolving threats.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an executive's views on AI security strategy, rather than a specific product release, research finding, or policy change.

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Google Cloud exec: AI security must be foundational, not an afterthought

COVERAGE [4]

  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    Google Cloud COO says AI security belongs in the boardroom, not just the server room

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/google_logo_neural_network-4.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> Google Cloud COO Francis de Souza is urging com…

  2. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Connie Loizos ·

    Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google

    We're in the transition period -- all of us.

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google's Cloud COO Francis de Souza says companies must treat security as foundational when adopting AI, not bolt it on later. Security and data strategies must

    Google's Cloud COO Francis de Souza says companies must treat security as foundational when adopting AI, not bolt it on later. Security and data strategies must go hand in hand. Companies navigating AI security in real time, even Google is still figuring things out. https:// tech…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/everyone-is-navigating-a…
  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Even Google is still figuring out AI security. Google Cloud COO Francis de Souza warns that companies need a platform approach from the start, not as an afterth

    Even Google is still figuring out AI security. Google Cloud COO Francis de Souza warns that companies need a platform approach from the start, not as an afterthought. With average breach-to-attack time dropping from 8 hours to 22 seconds, old defensive models are too slow. https:…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/everyone-is-navigating-a…

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