I work at the intersection of cyber defense, AI safety, and emerging risk, where the threats are converging and the playbooks are still being written.

My career has taken me from the Marine Corps to NSA, U.S. Cyber Command, the U.S. House of Representatives, Mandiant, and Netflix. Across every role, one throughline: understanding adversaries, building high-trust teams, and translating complex problems into strategies leaders can act on.

Today, I advise organizations, governments, and research institutions on AI governance, agentic threat preparedness, and unifying safety and security into a single discipline. I contribute to global standards efforts including the EU AI Act (via OWASP AI) and lead executive education on cybersecurity and AI strategy at SANS.

If you’re navigating the future of AI risk or security strategy, let’s connect.

Chris Cochran

As a U.S. Marine who spent years working alongside special operations teams, I learned that different missions require radically different mindsets.

Everybody loves the Navy SEAL archetype: aggressive, adaptive, and masters of improvisation.

But if you deploy AI agents with that mindset, you are inviting disaster. AI doesn’t have the judgment to improvise. When it tries, it makes mistakes.

In high-stakes business environments, you don't need the "bang" of chaos; you need the "whisper" of control. You need more of a Delta Force methodology.

In my latest article, I break down why AI requires more determinism, and less heroism, and introduce CONTROL for governing agentic AI.

Read the full strategy below. 👇

Field CISO & VP, AI Security @ SANS | Bridging Cyber Defense and Frontier AI Risk | Ex-NSA, Netflix, Mandiant | US Marine Veteran

Let me set the tone clearly: This is not a debate about which group is "better." Both are elite. Both accomplish the impossible. As a US Marine, I res

Open article: Why You Need to Manage AI Agents Like Delta Force, Not Navy SEALs by Chris Cochran • 4 min read

Why You Need to Manage AI Agents Like Delta Force, Not Navy SEALs

What is your current view of AI in cybersecurity? I bet its a mixed bag. 

Foster Nethercott wants to hear directly from you. 

Make your voice heard. 

Just want the TLDR? Rob T. Lee and Foster will be hosting a livestream July 15th to cover the insights. 

Links to both in the comments. 

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Perry Carpenter is a multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and speaker with a lifelong fascination for both deception and technology. As a cybersecurity professional, human factors expert, and deception researcher, Perry has spent over two decades at the forefront of exploring how cybercriminals exploit human behavior. 

Perry's career has been a relentless pursuit of understanding how bad actors exploit human nature. His fascination for the art and science of deception began in childhood with magic tricks and mental manipulations, evolving into a mission to protect others from digital threats. As the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, Perry helps organizations and individuals build robust defenses against the ever-evolving landscape of online deceptions.

In his latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Wiley: Oct 2024), Perry tackles the fascinating and often daunting world of artificial intelligence. He explores AI's potential benefits and the darker side of its application in deception and misinformation. Through engaging storytelling and practical advice, Perry equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of AI-driven deception. He demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible to a general audience while providing actionable strategies for protecting oneself in the digital age.

Perry's contributions to the field are widely recognized. His first book, Transformational Security Awareness, was inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame. He also hosts two award winning podcasts, 8th Layer Insights and Digital Folklore, where he explores the intersection of technology and humanity in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner.

Whether speaking on stage, writing, or podcasting, Perry empowers his audience to stay vigilant, think critically, and harness the power of technology responsibly. His work has not only educated but also inspired countless professionals and individuals to take proactive steps in safeguarding their digital lives and helping others do the same. As Perry often says, "The fight against AI-driven deception won’t be won by technology alone. Our greatest weapon is exactly what bad actors are trying to exploit…it’s our humanity and our minds."

Perry Carpenter

Seats are filling up! If you’re serious about reducing human risk and staying ahead of threats, you want KB4-CON on your calendar. 

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