Cyber Insights - An ISACA-GWDC Podcast - Ep 18 - AI-Enhanced Cyber Audit: Next Frontier in Assurance

Описание: In this episode of Cyber Insights, hosts Jim Wiggins and Altan Tugay Bulut welcome Dr. Linda Kostic, cybersecurity thought leader, federal assessor, former Senior Audit Manager for Cybersecurity at Citi, and author of the book Transforming Audit Practices: Cybersecurity Auditing Using Agility and AI. With decades of experience in financial services risk, enterprise governance, and cyber auditing—as well as a doctorate in cybersecurity—Dr. Kostic brings a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming the assurance profession.

The conversation explores AI-enhanced cyber auditing and the next frontier in assurance. Dr. Kostic explains why AI is becoming essential for modern audit teams, particularly as organizations face growing volumes of security data and increasingly complex threat environments. The discussion highlights several practical applications, including how AI can reduce administrative workload for auditors, support anomaly detection across large datasets, and enable more agile and continuous monitoring of emerging cyber risks. The episode also examines governance challenges such as data quality, responsible AI use, and the need for professional skepticism when evaluating AI-generated insights.

If you’re a cybersecurity professional, auditor, or risk and governance leader, you’ll walk away with practical ideas on how AI can streamline audit workflows while strengthening analytical depth and decision-making. A closed-captioning transcript will be uploaded for accessibility.

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