CCoE April Town Hall - Anil Karmel & Kris Rides - AI Innovation and its Impact on the Cyber Workforce

📋 Event Abstract

Virtual Townhall | April 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM Pacific

What's Next in AI Innovation — and What It Means for the Cybersecurity Workforce

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of the technology landscape — and cybersecurity is no exception. Join us for a candid conversation between two industry veterans as they explore the intersection of AI innovation and the future of the cyber workforce. From the evolving threat landscape to the skills and talent organizations will need to stay ahead, this session will challenge you to think differently about what it means to build, hire, and lead in a world transformed by AI. Whether you're a hiring manager, a career professional, or just starting out, this townhall offers practical insights and a forward-looking perspective you won't want to miss.

🎤 Speaker Bios

Kris Rides — Co-Founder & CEO, Tiro Security

Kris Rides co-founded Tiro Security in 2012, building it into a cybersecurity staffing and professional services firm with national reach, where he serves as CEO. Tiro Security With over 20 years in cybersecurity recruitment, Kris has a unique lens on the talent market — connecting companies with specialists who aren't visible in traditional hiring pipelines and understanding firsthand the skills most in demand. Coecyber A founding board member and current President of the Southern California Cloud Security Alliance Chapter, Kris also serves in an advisory capacity to the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCYTE) and has spoken at prestigious industry events including DEFCON, RSA, BSidesLV, the ISC2 Congress, and the ISSA Symposium. Tiro Security

Anil Karmel — Serial Entrepreneur & AI Innovator; Co-Founder, RegScale

Anil Karmel is a serial entrepreneur and technologist who previously served as the National Nuclear Security Administration's Deputy Chief Technology Officer and began his government career as a Technical Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he was responsible for inventing their cloud and collaboration technologies. Isc2 He co-founded RegScale, an AI-powered cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance platform, taking it from zero to over $20M raised from top-tier VCs and millions in revenue in under two years. Venturemechanics He also co-founded and scaled C2 Labs to $8.4M in consulting revenue before its acquisition in Q1 2024. Venturemechanics Now focused on his next venture in AI, Anil brings a founder's eye for where talent, technology, and opportunity converge.