What the NSA’s former director wants CEOs to know about navigating a dangerous world
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Good morning. What does it mean to be agile during these volatile, fast-moving and often dangerous times? Fortune co-hosted a CEO dinner with BCG in Chicago on Thursday where we talked about opportunities in AI, along with the realities of driving change in a more complex threat environment. Here are some highlights from the group discussion and my on-the-record conversation with Admiral Michael Rogers, former head of the National Security Agency and U.S.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Admiral Michael Rogers told CEOs to focus less on old security assumptions and more on resilience, cyber risk, and how a more uncertain world is changing business strategy.
Key Points:
- Rogers said leaders should study the current administration’s national security goals and not get distracted by political rhetoric.
- He warned that conflict is shifting toward economic pressure and choke points that can affect global trade and supply chains.
- He said cyberattacks are moving faster and at larger scale, so companies need stronger resilience, not just better defenses.
- The CEO dinner also focused on how companies are using AI to improve customer service, safety, and productivity while still relying on people to lead.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Rogers says cyber threats are growing faster and are harder to stop, which could mean more hacks, outages, and higher costs for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
CEOs may invest more in resilience and AI tools, which could improve services, safety, and customer support.
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