Lightning Talk: Bridging Geek–Wonk Divide in AI Risk

Bridging the Geek—Wonk Divide: A Practical Guide to AI and Third-Party Risk Management Program 🎙️ Josh Snavely, Attorney and Practice Group Leader, McAfee & Taft 📍 Presented at SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 As AI risk and technology use grows, so does the knowledge gap among and between business stakeholders. In addition and as most organizations deploy AI-based systems and tools through partners and vendors, third-party risk programs must evolve beyond static processes and questionnaires. This presentation outlines an integrated and practical approach for these stakeholders, including lawyers, risk leaders and technology teams, to jointly govern and understand AI risk. Explore upcoming SANS Summits to continue learning from leading voices in cybersecurity: https://go.sans.org/summits