AI is changing cybersecurity at machine speed and traditional defenses may not be enough. In this episode, we sit down with William Morrish, Chief Revenue Officer at Covert Swarm, to explore how attackers are using AI in ways that are faster, more automated, and harder to defend against. With deep expertise in offensive cybersecurity, William shares a perspective from the “red team” side that few leaders get to hear directly.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
🔹 AI as a Weapon – How attackers are scaling voice cloning, phishing, and agentic AI attacks to strike faster.
🔹 Security Paradigms – Why many companies operate with a “security egg” (hard shell, soft inside) instead of a layered onion defense.
🔹 Testing Like an Attacker – Why organizations must constantly challenge their tools, people, and processes to close gaps before adversaries exploit them.
🔹 Practical Defenses – Three actions leaders can take now to reduce risk, from protecting “crown jewels” data to preparing for inevitable human error.
By reframing the problem from the attacker’s perspective, this conversation highlights how enterprises can rethink cybersecurity for a future where speed and automation define the battlefield.
🎧 Watch the full episode to learn how to strengthen your defenses before the next AI-powered attack.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast
00:53 Guest Introduction
02:05 The Rising Threat of AI in Cybersecurity
03:36 The Evolution of Cyber Attacks
04:49 Defending Against AI-Powered Attacks
08:50 Endpoint Security and Capability Gaps
10:48 Top Tips for Mitigating Data Leakage
13:53 Conclusion and Further Resources
