AI and cybersecurity are colliding in ways that are reshaping how organizations think about trust, data, and resilience. On today’s show, we sit down with Christy Hart Smith, Analyst Relations Leader at Cyera, who brings over 15 years of experience in data and application security. Christy shares how her unconventional career path, from philosophy and education into tech and analyst relations, gives her a unique perspective on today’s workplace challenges.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
🔹 AI & Cybersecurity – Why leaders are both eager and hesitant to adopt AI, and how to start with focused, manageable use cases.
🔹 Data & Trust – How identity, encryption, and data classification are evolving to meet the accelerating pace of threats.
🔹 Analyst Insights – Why the “gold” often lies between the lines of research, where emerging patterns and use cases begin to surface.
🔹 Future Readiness – From crypto agility to data democratization, what every leader should watch as the next era of security unfolds.
By connecting Lenovo’s latest research with Christy’s frontline experience, this conversation reveals how organizations can stay open to innovation without losing sight of the risks.
🎧 Tune in to the full conversation to understand how AI and cybersecurity are shaping the future of work.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast
00:53 Guest Introduction
01:16 Christie’s Journey into Analyst Relations
03:10 The Role of Analyst Relations in Technology
07:18 AI and Cybersecurity Insights
13:13 Future Trends and Challenges in AI
21:35 Closing Thoughts and Further Resources
