As organizations deploy AI agents and automated workflows, security challenges are increasingly emerging once these systems interact with APIs, enterprise data, and business processes in production.
In this segment, Jimmy White, VP of AI at F5, discusses why AI security often breaks down at runtime and how organizations can gain visibility and control over AI behavior. He will also discuss two new initiatives announced at RSA Conference – F5’s partnership with Skyfire to enable secure identity and transactions for AI agents, and a collaboration with Forcepoint that connects data discovery and classification with runtime protections to help organizations secure AI systems across their full lifecycle.
Segment Resources:
F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) https://www.f5.com/products/f5-application-delivery-and-security-platform
F5 AI Guardrails and F5 AI Red Team https://www.f5.com/go/solution/f5-ai-security-with-guardrails
F5 Distributed Cloud Bot Defense https://www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/bot-defense
F5 Labs Research https://www.f5.com/labs
For more information about F5, please visit https://securityweekly.com/f5rsac.
Read the interview summary from SC Media here: F5’s Jimmy White on managing runtime risk in enterprise AI systems
- 0:00 - – Intro: RSAC 2026 & Securing AI Agents
- 01:03 - – From GenAI to Agentic AI: Rapid Adoption Explained
- 02:13 - – The Biggest Challenge: Discovering AI Agents in Your Environment
- 03:22 - – Shadow AI & “Vibe Coding” Risks in Enterprises
- 05:07 - – Why Securing AI After Deployment Is Too Late
- 06:57 - – Controlling AI Behavior: “Pre-Crime” Guardrails Explained
- 07:33 - – Real-Time AI Intervention: Nudging vs Blocking Actions
- 08:10 - – Why “How AI Works” Matters More Than “What It Does”
- 08:49 - – AI Identity & Access Control Challenges
- 09:34 - – F5 + Skyfire + Forcepoint: Securing the AI Ecosystem
- 11:54 - – AI Adoption Chaos: Can Security Catch Up?
- 12:47 - – Crawl, Walk, Run: Building an AI Security Strategy
- 14:06 - – Why Hands-On AI Testing Is Critical for Security Teams
- 15:07 - – AI vs Other Tech: Why Adoption Is So Fast
- 15:37 - – Real-World AI Example: Autonomous Systems & Risk
- 16:54 - – Enterprise AI Risks: Employee Usage & Security Concerns
- 17:20 - – Final Thoughts: The Fastest Tech Shift in 20+ Years
Jimmy White is a technology and AI leader focused on building secure, scalable platforms at the intersection of AI, infrastructure and cybersecurity. He currently drives AI and engineering strategy at F5, where he’s leading efforts to secure AI systems and modern application environments. Previously, he served as Chief Technology Officer and President at CalypsoAI, helping scale the company’s AI security capabilities, and has held senior engineering and security leadership roles at organizations including Qualtrics and FireEye/Mandiant. With many years of experience across software, security, and high-growth product teams, Jimmy is passionate about translating emerging AI innovation into practical, enterprise-ready solutions.
