What if defenders had their own AI-powered task force, always on, always adapting, and finally one step ahead of attackers?

In this episode, Ron welcomes Vineet Edupuganti, Founder and CEO of Cogent Security, to discuss how AI agents are rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. Vineet shares why traditional vulnerability management is fundamentally broken, why exposure management matters more than ever, and how Cogent is building an “AI Task Force” to give defenders the edge. From his early days in machine learning to reshaping the future of cyber defense, Vineet breaks down the urgent need for automation, context-driven insights, and explainable AI in security.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Vineet’s journey into AI and cyber

04:30 - Why vulnerability management is broken

06:10 - Generative AI as a defender’s edge

08:20 - Why AI agents outperform brittle automation

09:45 - The first use cases for Cogent’s agents

12:00 - Rethinking tier-one SOC analyst roles

13:30 - The rise of exposure management (CTEM)

17:10 - Cogent’s vision for an AI task force

18:30 - Early wins and insights with Cogent

20:00 - Biggest misconceptions about AI in security

23:00 - What enterprises should demand from vendors

25:00 - Why explainability is essential in AI systems

27:00 - Startups vs incumbents in cybersecurity innovation

29:30 - Why enterprises must invest in AI now

Links:

Connect with our guest, Vineet Edupuganti, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetedupuganti

Learn more about Cogent Security: https://www.cogent.security 

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