Speaker Spotlight: Gabrielle Comeau - The Theodosian Walls, Defense in Depth in an Agentic World

Explore the future of cybersecurity with Gabrielle Comeau at B-Sides Vancouver Island 2026! In this episode, we dive into her talk, "The Thedosian Walls of 2026: Defense in Depth in an Agentic World," where she unpacks the complexities of AI agents and their impact on identity management. Key takeaways: * Understand the evolution of AI agents and their unique risks. * Discover how organizations can manage non-human identities effectively. * Learn about the importance of discovery in AI usage and governance. * Explore the intersection of cybersecurity and quantum technologies at the conference. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 The significance of Thedosian walls in cybersecurity 01:10 The rise of AI agents and their implications 02:30 Gabrielle's background in identity management 03:40 Key risks associated with AI agents 05:40 The challenge of managing non-human identities 07:00 The role of discovery in AI governance 09:00 Upcoming B-Sides Vancouver Island conference details What's your biggest challenge with AI in your organization? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on cybersecurity and AI trends! JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026 BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge. Friday, September 25, 2026 Victoria Conference Centre — Victoria, BC This year marks our fifth anniversary*, with *two talk tracks for the first time as well as villages! 🎟️ Tickets and conference details: https://bsidesvi.com #Cybersecurity #AI #B-SidesVI