Podcast Series

In this episode, Abdulrahman Trad (Deloitte) and Michael Musad discuss how Deloitte and Palo Alto Networks are helping organizations secure AI in an era of rapid adoption. They break down the emerging risks—data poisoning, model tampering, and prompt injection—and explain how Prisma provides end-to-end AI security from pre-deployment (shift-left) to runtime protection. They also explore Deloitte’s trusted AI governance framework, why governance is essential for scaling AI safely, and how the Middle East is accelerating responsible AI adoption.

In this podcast, Abdulrahman Trad and Hesham Attar break down the shift from traditional SOC challenges to the rise of the AI-driven Security Operations Center. They discuss how AI reduces alert fatigue, empowers human analysts, and enables advanced capabilities like digital twins and attack simulations. Hisham explains how Deloitte uses Cortex XSOAR to automate operations, unify log sources, and deliver tailored dashboards across C-level, operational, and technical teams. He emphasizes that the future of the SOC is all about transition and readiness—maturing environments, preparing controls, and ensuring a smooth path to full SOC activation. The episode closes by highlighting the strength of the Deloitte and Palo Alto Networks partnership in building next-gen cyber defense.

In this special edition recorded live in Dubai, hosts Sabine Mattar and Selin de Groot (Palo Alto Networks) speak with Phil Leah, VP of Privacy & Cybersecurity at Landmark Digital, one of the region’s leading retail groups.

Phil shares how Landmark is securing its rapidly growing retail and e-commerce ecosystem, focusing on resilience, fast recovery, and securing their shift from monolithic cloud to microservices. He explains how Cortex XDR provides richer telemetry, deeper visibility, and machine-speed response—replacing multiple legacy tools and integrating seamlessly with their existing NGFW, identity, monitoring, and access control platforms.

The conversation highlights Landmark’s AI-forward approach, using intelligent analytics to strengthen detection and response, and even planning to feed XDR insights into their own LLMs.

Phil also shares advice for retail leaders, emphasizing understanding your data, knowing your risks, and ensuring you can detect and respond instantly to prevent high-impact incidents. He describes the Palo Alto Networks collaboration as a true partnership—one that will continue powering Landmark’s digital transformation.

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