Recorded Future

Is AI changing threat intelligence or just the speed of it? Recorded Future co-founder Christopher Ahlberg sits down with Chief Security & Intelligence Officer Levi Gundert and CTO & co-founder Staffan Truvé to explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape, what it means for defenders, and why real-time intelligence matters more than ever. They cover everything from AI-enabled attacks and autonomous agents to vulnerability prioritization, the future of human-in-the-loop security, and what today's security assumptions will look naive in five years. If you're a security leader trying to understand where AI fits into your threat intelligence strategy, this conversation is worth your time. What you'll learn: - Why the old "run faster than the guy next to you" mindset no longer works - How AI is shifting the threat landscape from human-speed to machine-speed - What defenders need to do differently right now - Why real-time intelligence is the foundation of any AI-era security strategy FAQ: Q: Is AI changing threat intelligence or just making it faster? A: AI is doing both, but the more significant shift is that machine-speed attacks are outpacing human-speed defenses. Real-time intelligence is now the baseline requirement, not a competitive advantage. Q: How are AI-enabled attacks different from traditional cyberattacks? A: AI-enabled attacks can identify weaknesses, generate exploits, and adapt faster than most security teams can respond. The old model of reacting after detection is no longer sufficient. Q: What do security leaders need to do differently in an AI-driven threat landscape? A: Defenders need to shift from manual intelligence processes to automated, intelligence-led operations that can match the speed and scale of AI-assisted adversaries. Q: What is human-in-the-loop security and will it survive AI? A: Human-in-the-loop security keeps analysts in decision-making workflows. This conversation explores how long that model holds as autonomous agents become more capable and trusted. Q: What will look naive about today's security thinking in five years? A: Christopher Ahlberg, Levi Gundert, and Staffan Truvé share their perspectives on which current security assumptions will seem outdated as AI matures on both offense and defense. Chapters: 0:00 Introductions 0:43 Is threat intelligence really changing with AI? 1:47 Defending everything vs. knowing where attackers will hit first 3:33 The bear analogy doesn't hold anymore 4:25 How far along are AI-enabled attacks? 6:06 Will machines need to be locked down more? 7:50 Will AI benefit defenders or attackers more? 9:11 The role of intelligence in an AI-driven threat landscape 9:43 What can be automated and what should be? 10:45 How close are we to trusting AI to take action autonomously? 12:05 The future of human-in-the-loop security 14:13 What does automation-grade intelligence actually mean? 16:27 Prioritizing AI resources: the role of intelligence 19:38 What will look naive about today's security thinking in five years? 21:03 What does a team with great intelligence see that others miss? 22:02 Why real-time intelligence matters more than ever About Recorded Future Recorded Future is the world's largest threat intelligence company, serving over 1,900 businesses and government organizations across 80 countries. The Recorded Future platform provides the most complete coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets through the Intelligence Graph® containing 200+ billion nodes of specialized threat data. By combining precise, AI-driven analytics with breakthrough autonomous capabilities, Recorded Future enables organizations to transform from manual threat intelligence limitations to Intelligence Operations that automatically operationalize threats across entire security ecosystems. Recorded Future was acquired by Mastercard (NYSE: MA) in 2024. Headquartered in Boston with offices around the world, Recorded Future continues to lead the evolution from traditional threat intelligence to automated risk mitigation.