Most organizations are focused on controlling AI tools. The real risk emerges in how those systems interact with enterprise data and services. This article outlines a governed AI architecture that combines system design with a governance overlay to help organizations scale AI without losing control.

As AI continues to bring new pressures, new questions and the temptation to move fast Pillar's CISO is focusing on the basics. In this month's CISO Journal, our CISO reflects on how security leaders can stay steady in the face of change. Inside: - Why defining your AI estate matters more than ever - How to cut through fatigue with focused leadership - The power of clarity over chaos Let's start this year not by racing, but by leading well.