At RSA Conference 2026, Scott Clinton, Co-Chair and co-founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, shares insights from the project’s latest research, including new landscape guides and evolving approaches to securing generative and agentic AI systems. The conversation explores critical gaps in GenAI data security, the rise of AI-assisted development (“vibe coding”), and the rapid growth of the OWASP community and sponsor ecosystem. Looking ahead, Clinton outlines the most urgent risks and priorities shaping AI and agentic security in 2026.
Segment Resources:
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- 0:00 - Welcome to RSAC 2026 Interview
- 0:20 - Introduction to OWASP Gen AI Security Project
- 0:35 - Beyond the LLM Top 10 Explained
- 01:02 - Securing the Gen AI Lifecycle (SDLC)
- 01:20 - Growth of the AI Security Community
- 02:02 - Why Traditional Security Lists Fall Short
- 02:23 - New 2026 Data Security Guide Released
- 02:50 - Agentic AI Security & Emerging Risks
- 03:20 - Mapping AI Security Solutions & Tools
- 04:07 - Secure AI Architecture & MCP Design
- 04:40 - Moving from “Don’t Do This” to Secure Design
- 05:40 - Enabling Safe AI Adoption for Organizations
- 06:08 - Building Actionable AI Security Programs
- 07:07 - CISO Compass & AI Security Strategy
- 07:50 - Tailoring Security for Different Audiences
- 08:48 - AI Threat Research & Incident Response
- 09:40 - Education & Rapid Iteration in AI Security
- 10:30 - How to Contribute to OWASP Gen AI Project
- 11:46 - Growing a Global AI Security Community
- 12:31 - Virtual Summits & Global Collaboration
- 12:43 - Prompt Injection Risks & Overtrust Issues
- 13:33 - AI Coding Risks & Human Oversight
- 15:00 - Making AI Safe, Not Restrictive
- 15:48 - Future Roadmap & How to Get Involved
Scott Clinton is Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, leading strategy, operations, and growth. A 25+ year industry executive and 20-year open source leader, he has built and scaled open source businesses and industry consortiums across security, DevOps, AI/ML, and data markets. Scott is a published author and research lead, including the Gen AI Security Landscape and AI Security Center of Excellence Guide. Scott also holds multiple board and advisory roles with technology companies helping guide organization scale and growth.
