Hold My Coffee, I’m Building a Security Tool": Security Without Gatekeepers in an AI-First World

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Presented at BSidesAugusta 2026 by

David Bianco

Tamara Chacon

Security workflows are shifting from human-centric to AI-centric. Meanwhile, AI coding assistants have democratized software development, transforming domain expertise and creative ideas into powerful solutions without requiring a CS degree, and without consequences if things don’t work out. What happens when these trends collide? Experimentation with AI-enabled security tools and workflows becomes practically mandatory. The risk is minimal; the potential rewards are great. Members of Cisco’s Talos team will share case studies from their research in building AI-driven security workflows. Discover frameworks for integrating AI into your operations and learn strategies to guide your customers through their AI transformations.