AI and cybersecurity are converging in ways that redefine both risks and opportunities for organizations. On today’s show, we sit down with Rik Ferguson, Vice President of Security Intelligence at Forescout, who brings more than 30 years of experience in technology and over two decades in cybersecurity research. From collaborating with law enforcement to studying emerging threats, Rik offers a clear-eyed perspective on where the industry is heading.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔹 Complex Systems – Why organizational silos across IT, OT, and IoT expand the attack surface and make visibility a top priority.
🔹 Autonomous Threats – How AI is accelerating attacks, and why defenders must prepare for autonomous, agent-driven cyber weapons.
🔹 Human vs. Machine – Why defenders must harness AI themselves while still keeping humans in the loop to avoid bias and blind spots.
🔹 Future of Work – How COVID gave us a glimpse of flexible, distributed work models and why security must evolve to sustain them.
By connecting Lenovo’s research with Rik’s decades of expertise, this conversation highlights how organizations can anticipate systemic risk, evolve their defenses, and embrace the future of work securely.
🎧 Catch the complete discussion to understand how AI and visibility are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast
00:53 Guest Introduction
02:02 Challenges in Cybersecurity and Complex Systems
07:21 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
10:46 Future of Work and Security Post-COVID
12:30 Rik’s Journey and Career Insights
13:36 Conclusion and Further Resources
