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THE AGENT PROBLEM

Where Access Meets Autonomy with
Ashish Rajan

September 02, 2026 11 a.m. ET | 4 p.m. BST Ashish Rajan, Brian Vecci, Tal Peleg

The shift from AI assistant to AI operator has changed the risk equation dramatically.

Today’s agents can access data, invoke tools, and make decisions with minimal human friction, creating a dangerous intersection of access and autonomy.

Join Ashish Rajan, host of the AI Security Podcast, and Varonis experts as they break down real-world examples of agent failures, emerging attack paths, and the security lessons organizations can apply before today’s security gaps become tomorrow’s breach headlines.
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During this session, you'll learn:

  • Why agentic AI creates a new class of identity, data, and permission risk 
  • What real-world incidents like HuggingFace and Claude sandbox escape reveal about agent behavior 
  • How Ashish Rajan frames the next chapter of AI security for cloud and security teams 
  • Where defenders should focus before deploying AI agents at scale 

  • How to think about response when autonomous systems act outside their lane 

Speaker Panel:

Ashish Rajan

Ashish Rajan

CISO and Host of the Cloud Security Podcast & AI Security Podcast

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Brian Vecci

Field CTO, Varonis

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Tal Peleg

DA Cloud Research Team Leader, Varonis

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Ashish Rajan

Ashish Rajan is a cybersecurity leader and influencer, best known as the host of the widely followed Cloud Security Podcast and AI Security Podcast. He is a former CISO, a SANS Trainer for Cloud and AI Security, and an outspoken thought leader on cloud security, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies.

With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Ashish has helped global enterprises manage security risk at scale in cloud-first environments. He is passionate about building cybersecurity strategies, leading teams, and fostering community knowledge-sharing through conferences, meetups, and training programs.

Ashish's Awards & Recognitions
  • AWS Community Builder & Ambassador for Cloud Security
  • Frequent keynote speaker at major security conferences, including RSA Conference, DevSecCon, and QCon
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