Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Gen AI: Protecting Users and Data in the Age of Shadow AI
5:30 - 8:00pm CT | Milwaukee, WI
Event Overview
Generative AI is reshaping how organizations operate — unlocking efficiencies, automating complex processes, and enabling faster analysis of large datasets. But as adoption accelerates, so do the risks. In many organizations, AI use becomes decentralized, with employees turning to unsanctioned tools that fall outside governance frameworks. Recent findings show that while 90% of organizations now use Generative AI, 72% of that activity is driven by Shadow IT.
Over the past year alone, the volume of data sent to Generative AI applications has surged more than 30-fold — raising serious concerns around the exposure of sensitive data, proprietary models, and user trust. Protecting trust and maintaining ethical, secure AI usage requires a foundational shift: securing AI starts with preparing the data.
That means classifying and governing sensitive information, gaining real-time visibility into AI usage, and embedding policy enforcement across every layer of the digital ecosystem.
Discussion will explore:
- Effective governance models: How to sanction and oversee Generative AI usage while maintaining visibility and control over unsanctioned tools and Shadow AI behavior.
- Data security readiness: Best practices for preparing data environments — through classification, access controls, and policy enforcement — so that AI initiatives can proceed safely.
- Mitigating Shadow AI risk: Practical controls (e.g. DLP, identity-aware access, zero trust principles) that help detect and reduce ungoverned AI activity.
- Security’s strategic role: How security leaders are taking the lead in cross-functional AI governance — balancing innovation with protection, and embedding security into the foundation of enterprise AI adoption.
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Moderator
Sean D. Mack
Managing Director
ISMG
Rehman Khan
Chief Information
Security Architect
Netskope
Aaron Sutton
Technical Solutions Lead
– Financial Services,
Office of the CISO
Google Cloud
Speakers
Register for this exclusive roundtable, hosted by Netskope and Google Cloud, where you will discuss the technical and cultural barriers to adoption, the level of urgency being placed on AI initiatives.
This session will be:
- Chatham house rule
- Peer driven
- Pitch free
Subject matter expert
Rehman Khan
Chief Information Security Architect
Netskope
Rehman is the Head of Security Architecture & Engineering – Chief Security Architect at Netskope. Previously, he led Security Architecture and Infrastructure Engineering teams within the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors. Notably, at a global financial services firm, Rehman spearheaded the development of AI chatbot security designs, directly contributing to enhanced business agility and growth. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, including RSA on cloud security strategy, Rehman specializes in building holistic security programs. His deep expertise spans cloud security, data protection, identity management, and AI. Rehman also serves as an adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where he has authored and taught graduate-level courses on access control, identity security, and zero trust architecture. At Netskope, Rehman drives the security architecture and engineering function, creating innovative security solutions that effectively balance business agility with robust data protection and compliance. He is passionate about staying ahead of emerging technology trends and building resilient, future-proof systems.
Subject matter expert
Aaron Sutton
Technical Solutions Lead – Financial Services, Office of the
CISO
Aaron works with large financial institutions in North America, Europe, and the UK to ensure they are able to safely and securely use Google Cloud for their critical workloads. Aaron has significant experience in the implementation and configuration of Google Cloud security products, and leads the development of technical solutions to meet stringent customer requirements. Aaron has been at Google for 7 years, beginning in the Professional Services Organization, specializing in security. Prior to Google, Aaron worked as a data scientist in Cyber Risk at Deloitte.
Aaron also holds a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics from the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Ontario, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
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Venue
Rare Steakhouse
833 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Underwritten by
Google Cloud is a leading provider of cloud computing services, empowering organizations to build, deploy, and scale applications with speed, security, and intelligence. Part of Alphabet Inc., Google Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of infrastructure, platform, and industry-specific solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, and security.
With a global network of data centers and a commitment to sustainability, Google Cloud helps businesses across all industries—from startups to enterprises—modernize their operations, foster innovation, and drive digital transformation.
Netskope is a leader in modern security, networking, and analytics for the cloud and AI era. The unique architecture of its Netskope One platform enables customers to protect data, reduce risk, simplify infrastructure, and optimize performance from anywhere.
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