Red Hat’s Michael Epley on scaling AI with strong security

Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist for Public Sector at Red Hat, discussed the transition from experimental to operational phases of AI deployment, emphasizing the need for security, compliance and data management. He highlighted the importance of trust, which is built through guardrails and integration with existing cybersecurity tools, such as zero trust. Epley advocated a platform approach to managing AI complexity, stressing the need for specialization and shared knowledge across infrastructure. He warned that agencies lacking proper security controls would risk losing user trust and the potential business value of AI.