AI Strategy and Security: A Roadmap for Secure, Responsible, and Resilient AI Adoption

Donnie Wendt is a distinguished AI and cybersecurity professional with extensive expertise in researching security threats and pioneering innovative solutions. He is the author of The Cybersecurity Trinity: AI, Automation, and Active Cyber Defense (Apress) and co-author of the AI Adoption and Management Framework. He has broad practical experience implementing AI and cybersecurity solutions and is an accomplished presenter on AI adoption, securing machine learning, and security automation. In addition to his professional experience, Donnie is an adjunct professor of cybersecurity at Utica University. He earned a Doctorate in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University and a Master's in Cybersecurity from Utica University. Donnie is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and AI Governance Professional (AIGP).

The initial concept for the book arose from Donnie's cybersecurity-focused AI research and his work as a fractional Chief AI Officer for clients. Donnie, an AI enthusiast, recognized the promise of AI to improve businesses across all industries; however, due to his extensive cybersecurity background, he understood the new attack vectors this might open. Also, he saw that many companies did not know where or how to start with AI integration. Therefore, Donnie created this guide to assist organizations to excel by aligning AI integration with strategic objectives while ensuring secure and responsible AI usage.