Remode Company

Hey there! REMODE has been the go-to leadership coaching team for 30+ agency and e-commerce brand founders who were fed up with the constant hustle and bustle of daily operations.
 
✅ Dreaming of working ON the future of your business rather than sweating the small stuff?
✅ Wishing your organization works autonomously without you micromanaging every detail?
✅ Ready to make those changes yesterday, but feeling a bit lost on the "how"?

That's where REMODE swings into action. We're all about crafting a self-sufficient organization and levelling-up up your visionary leadership.

Feeling any of these?
❌ Frustrated that your team isn't moving as quickly as you'd like
❌ Afraid to take a break because everything might stall
❌ Doubting your leadership team can handle things in your absence
❌ Losing sleep over how to scale and refine the inner workings of your biz

Here’s the deal with teaming up with REMODE:

→ Sharper clarity → Amped motivation → Boosted team engagement → Greater independence in your operations → More profitable workflow → Extra breathing room for you to focus on the big picture

Fancy a chat? Book a free consultation, and let’s explore how we can get your business cruising at altitude:

👉 Book your chat here> https://calendly.com/leonremode/explore

🇱🇹| DTC Ecommerce Leadership Coaching - Let go of day-to-day chaos in 3 months. 

MentorPass

Offering my 15+ years in Ecommerce Leadership and Consulting as a Mentor with MentorPass. 

MentorPass is a consulting platform that connects high-growth consumer businesses with the world's top experts for 30 and 60-minute video consulting sessions. 

MentorPass helped clients 3x annual revenue, reduce customer acquisition costs by 45%, hire c-suite team members, and raise $10M+ financing rounds.

500+ happy customers, 200+ active mentors (selected from 10k+ mentor applications).

Brands include: Athletic Greens, Cuts, Kettle & Fire, Feastables, and more.

E-commerce Leadership Mentor

Creation

Board Member

Wise2Sync

Member

Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN

Learning to invest in and support the Lithuanian startup ecosystem.

Linkedist

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools founders can use today. And Linkedist is your go-to company in the Nordics and Baltics that helps you harness the power of this social network. 

In my role as Linkedist’s (pro-bono) Advisory Board Member, I help to shape their path to success by tapping into my expertise in leadership, strategy and developing remote organizations and teams.

🇱🇹| Advisory Board Member

DOONAILS - We're hiring!

Leveraging the strategic framework of REMODE, I've served as the Fractional COO/CFO for Doonails, dedicating my expertise on a part-time basis. 

In this dynamic role, I partnered closely with the founders to architect the foundation of their organization, sculpting a robust structure that seamlessly integrates leadership excellence and financial acuity. 

My mission was to steer Doonails toward sustainable growth, ensuring their operations, leadership, and finances are primed for scaling. 

This collaboration not only enhanced Doonails' trajectory but also embodies REMODE's commitment to transforming businesses through insightful leadership and financial strategies.

Fractional Ecommerce COO/CFO (B2B)

In my capacity as a Leadership Coach for Doonails, I've have had the privilege of working alongside the four founders to redefine the company's vision and integrate the unique REMODE leadership framework. 

Together, we have elevated leadership capabilities across the team and have honed in on articulating and embodying the essence of Doonails' culture. 

Our collaborative efforts have been centered on cultivating a strong, unified leadership ethos that propels the organization towards its strategic goals, ensuring that every team member is aligned with and inspired by Doonails' forward-looking mission.

Ecommerce Leadership Coach

Integral Solutions

I've joined Integral Solution as (pro-bono) advisor out of the resonance with their mission and vision to battle mental health issues in the population. Mental health issues are rising and we need more holistic solutions.

My work at Integral Solutions consists of helping the founders set up a strategic plan, supporting in keeping the proper focus, creating economic opportunities, and advocating their future solutions to the world.

🇱🇹| Strategic Advisor

Cargo stream

Cargo Stream develops a robust and easy-to-use end-to-end collaboration platform, modernizing daily logistics management and making logistics sustainable towards the future. 

During my time as CEO I have:


- Created a renewed vision for the company
- Made the company more investable
- Put Cargo stream on the radar of large worldwide companies 
- Enhanced the brand’s perception with multiple speeches and events
- Enhanced strategic partnerships
- Built Customer Acquisition processes
- Built Customer Success processes

Chief Executive Officer

My journey with Cargo stream, which eventually led to me serving as acting CEO, started with me advising the founders on strategic growth and management.

🇱🇹| Strategic Advisor 

Next-Generation Leadership Consulting for Agencies | Save up to 30% in Operational Costs | Implement a Strong Vision in Under 3 Months | Founder @ REMODE |

REMODE has empowered 40+ e-commerce agency and brand founders to break free from the daily grind and regain control of their business.

✅ Are you ready to focus ON your business and stop sweating the small stuff?
✅ Is your goal to have an organization that runs smoothly without your constant involvement?
✅ Do you want to achieve this fast but feel stuck on where to start?

With REMODE, you’ll build an autonomous organization and unlock powerful leadership—faster than you ever thought possible.

1️⃣ Do-It-Yourself: REMODE Course – You get access to an entire course, walking you step-by-step through how to detach yourself from the daily chaos.

2️⃣ Done-With-You: REMODE Coaching – Audit + Course + Weekly guidance in a Live Q&A session + access to a private group for questions.

3️⃣ Done-For-You: REMODE 1:1 – We become a fractional part of your team, guiding you through intensive weekly sessions, workshops, and hands-on training—all with direct access to your personal expert through a dedicated messaging channel.

Does any of the following sound familiar?

❌ Your team’s execution feels painfully slow, leaving you frustrated.
❌ You feel chained to your business, knowing that time off means everything falls apart.
❌ You lack confidence in your leaders to run the business for you.
❌ You have sleepless nights worrying about missed growth opportunities because of the chaos.

Here’s what collaborating with us will offer you:

→ crystal-clear clarity
→ unstoppable motivation
→ sky-high engagement
→ a self-reliant team
→ streamlined, profitable operations
→ freedom to focus on your long-term vision.

Ready to break free from the daily grind and step back into the role of visionary entrepreneur? 
Let’s talk—send me a Direct Message.

Your transformation is closer than you think—let’s make it happen.

Leon van der Laan

If LinkedIn is part of your growth strategy, here’s something you’ll want to check out.

Linkedist just launched their Black Friday offer, and instead of a single discount, they introduced a stackable charm system where you can customize exactly what kind of visibility or support you want.

From GEO to content creation to full company profile audits - you choose what matters most, stack it, and get the discount.

Smart, simple, and actually useful.

Link below if you want to see the options.

And here’s a code for 5% off: LEON5

https://bit.ly/bf-leon

Leadership Coach in DTC Ecom | +10 years in Ecom | Helping DTC brands scale to 8-figures with the REMODE Framework™

Anxiety isn’t the enemy. It’s your body shouting, ‘something must change’.

For years, I chased comfort in corporate life.

Salary. Perks. Security. Everything paid for.

But something inside me started to shift. My son’s health scare woke me up. I realized I was living by other people’s goals, not my own.

That’s when anxiety hit. Insomnia, panic attacks, feeling stuck. At the time, it felt like a curse.

But here’s what I learned :

• Anxiety is a messenger, not a problem. My body was telling me to move, to grow, to stop ignoring my real needs.

• Resisting anxiety only makes it louder. When I tried to hide it or fight it with distractions, it got worse.

• Real change starts with self-awareness. In 2016, I wrote a letter from my future self. I described the life I wanted-and let myself feel it as real.

• The decision to leave corporate didn’t happen overnight. I prepared for two years, saved up, and faced every fear about the unknown.

• When I finally stepped out, anxiety faded. The stress was part of breaking free, not a sign to run back.

If you’re feeling that kind of pressure, know this: it’s not here to destroy you. It’s here to guide you.

Let anxiety be a signal, not a sentence.

Curious to hear: How has anxiety shaped your biggest decisions?

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I almost gave up my career because of burnout. Now, my mission is to help founders avoid the same fate.

Before REMODE, I ran on pure grit.

Late nights. Endless calls. Always “on.”

I thought pushing harder was the answer.

But one day, everything crashed.

My energy vanished. Motivation disappeared. Every task felt heavy.

I realized: scaling my business like this would only lead to collapse.

That was the turning point.

Instead of chasing more hours, I started building systems to protect my energy.

• I set clear boundaries for work
• I focused on high-impact tasks, not every little thing
• I made recovery non-negotiable

(Yes, that means real breaks—no phone in hand.)

I saw my own results change first.

More clarity. Better decisions. A team that stepped up.

Then, I started teaching these systems to founders and leaders.

They learned that success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about leading from a place of strength, not stress.

Here’s what I believe now:

If you want to scale without chaos, you must master the inner game.

That means:

• Prioritizing wellbeing, no matter how busy you get
• Building routines that recharge you
• Saying no to things that drain your energy

My clients don’t just build bigger businesses—they build better lives.

Burnout taught me that leadership starts inside.

What’s your system for staying strong while you grow?

Delegation isn’t about passing tasks—it's about transferring ownership.

Most founders think delegation means giving out tasks and checking them off. But if you still approve every move, you are not freeing your team—you are blocking them.

I see this play out in DTC brands all the time.

Founders feel chained to every decision. Every task needs their sign-off. The result? Slow progress, tired teams, and no real autonomy.

We do things differently.

We design for ownership.

Instead of saying “do this,” we use accountability matrices and tailored delegation models for every role.

Each person knows exactly what they own.

We run “ownership rituals” behind the scenes. These are moments where we transfer responsibility, step back, and let the team lead.

Sometimes it gets messy. Sometimes there are breakdowns. But those moments lead to breakthroughs.

When people know what they own, they step up.

They solve problems without waiting for permission.

They build the business with you—not for you.

True autonomy is built on systems, not slogans.

If you are still stuck in approvals, you are the bottleneck.

Want your team to take ownership? Give them the tools, the trust, and the space.

Reflect on your own process. Are you passing tasks, or are you transferring ownership?

Would love to hear your experience with building autonomy.

If your business depends on you every day, it’s not a business—it’s a bottleneck.

I learned this the hard way, working with 40+ eCom founders who were stuck in firefighting mode. Every day felt like a sprint, but nothing changed. Growth stalled. Stress took over. Freedom vanished.

That’s why I built the REMODE Framework™—a simple system for founders who want autonomy, clarity, and rapid growth.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Reflect
Audit your leadership. Where are you needed? Where does chaos start? This step shows you what’s broken.

2️⃣ Elevate
Set your North Star—mission, vision, and values. Your direction must be clear, or your team will drift.

3️⃣ Model
Build the future. Use SWOT analysis and goal setting. Get everyone rowing in the same direction.

4️⃣ Objectify
Make execution measurable. Use OKRs and clear plans. No more guessing or hoping for results.

5️⃣ Delegate
Let go. Build systems and accountability. Free up your time and give your team real ownership.

6️⃣ Excel
Optimize performance. Drive growth. Celebrate wins. Fix what slows you down. Repeat.

I use this model to help founders audit their leadership, design scalable systems, and empower their teams to own results.

When you step back, you stop being the bottleneck. Your business gets stronger. You get freedom.

Curious to hear: What’s the one thing keeping you stuck in the daily grind? Let’s talk.

PS, Can't believe how my AI version sucks 😆

AKA Identity

Strategic Leadership: Spearheading the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies in line with corporate objectives.
Team Development: Building, mentoring, and leading a dynamic marketing team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Brand Management: Elevating brand presence globally, ensuring consistent messaging and identity across all marketing channels.
Market Analysis: Conducting thorough market research to inform data-driven decisions and identify new growth opportunities.
Collaboration: Working closely with sales, product development, and other departments to align marketing strategies with business goals.
Innovation: Staying abreast of the latest marketing trends and technologies to keep the brand at the cutting edge.
Performance Measurement: Establishing key performance metrics to evaluate and refine marketing effectiveness.

VP and Head of Marketing

Creating the Data & Intelligence Layer for IAM. AKA replaces manual and inefficient identity and access management decisions with visibility, intelligence and action.

Marketing Advisor

SANS Institute

Senior Advisor - Artificial Intelligence and SecOps | Co-Chair of the Emerging Threats Summit

The Podcast Academy

Member of the Board of Governors

The Anthem Awards

Presented by IADAS, the Anthem Awards recognizes the breadth of purpose & mission-driven work around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands and people creating substantive impact to make the world a better place. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities.

Responsible Technology Award Judge

International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences

IADAS describes its members as "Leading industry experts, evangelists and visionaries working to advance the electronic medium" and divides its members into four types - Associate, Executive, Europe and Anthem.

Executive Committee Member

National Security Institute (NSI)

Visiting Fellow

Hacker Valley Media

Advisor

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Hacker Valley Media is a creative agency that is dedicated to sharing the diverse and inspirational stories within the cybersecurity and technology industry. Through the creation and production of podcasts and video shows, we aim to empower, educate, and entertain the cybersecurity community. At Hacker Valley Media, we believe in using the power of storytelling to amplify the best cybersecurity brands, and our team is lead by cybersecurity leaders who are committed to building a company that serves the needs of practitioners.

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Huntress

Advisory CISO

Chief Evangelist/ Senior Director of Marketing

Axonius

I lead the media content strategy with the goal of sharing the power of Axonius with the world and to empower and inspire technology professionals to be the best version of themselves.

Creative Marketing Director

Marqeta, Inc

Director of Engineering - Security Operations

Chris Cochran is a dynamic cybersecurity industry leader known for his unique blend of technical expertise and creative storytelling. With roots in the US Marine Corps and a distinguished tenure at organizations like the National Security Agency, US Cyber Command, Mandiant, and Netflix, Chris has been at the forefront of threat intelligence, Incident Response, and security operations. In 2019, Chris co-founded and led Hacker Valley Media as CEO until passing the reins to Ron Eddings in 2023. Chris created several award-winning media properties during this time, including Technically Divided and Webby-nominated Hacker Valley Studio. His roles as Creative Director at Axonius and Chief Evangelist at Huntress underscore his ability to intersect cybersecurity with impactful marketing. Chris is also a co-creator of the award show for the SANS Institute's Difference Makers Awards. Currently, as Vice President and Head of Marketing at AKA Identity, Chris inspires and leads in the dynamic world of cybersecurity and technology.

Chris Cochran

Big news. I’m joining the SANS Institute as Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security and Safety.

For the past year, I poured myself into building Commandant AI. I believed deeply in the idea of an intelligent partner for incident response, and I still do. But the truth is this: the technology is moving faster than any one team can keep up with, and the world needs scaled readiness more than it needs another startup fighting alone.

So I made a hard call. I set Commandant aside to focus on something bigger than myself.

I’ve been connected to SANS for more than a decade, and stepping into this role feels like coming home. Because here is what I know with absolute clarity from living this work every day:

AI is going to change the world. It already is.
But the same tools that empower us empower our adversaries.

We are living in the calm before the storm. Autonomous attacks are already emerging. The next wave will be faster, more creative, and far more relentless. I have seen this pattern in every domain from the Marine Corps to NSA to Netflix. The advantage always goes to whoever adapts first.

So how do we get ready?

1. Knowledge is power.
In the Marines, training is your lifeline. Cyber is no different. Learn fast. Train hard. Become exceptional at your craft.

2. Execute on the fundamentals.
Great defense still starts with the simple things done with discipline. You cannot skip the basics. It's what makes us hard targets.

3. Fight fire with fire.
Adversaries are moving with AI at full speed. We do not get to be reckless, but we do have to be intentional, secure, and twice as relentless. They can vibe code and deploy instantly. We cannot. That means our margin for error is thin.

This is why I joined SANS. My mission is to help shape the frameworks, training, and defensive strategies that will prepare millions of practitioners for the era of autonomous adversaries.

I’m ready to strap in.
We have miles to go before we sleep.
And the work starts now.

Let’s get to it.

Huge thanks to the folks who helped make this happen, including but not limited to Rob T. Lee, James Lyne, Steve Healy, Steve Harvey, and other SANS colleagues.

Field CISO & VP, AI Safety and Security @ SANS | Bridging Cyber Defense and Frontier AI Risk | Ex-NSA, Netflix, Mandiant | US Marine Veteran

I’m honored to share that I have been nominated and accepted as a Distinguished Member at American Society for AI. So incredibly grateful.

This might have been the best Jeffersonian dinner yet. 
Last night, in Washington DC, leaders from government, frontier AI labs, and some of the most influential businesses came together around one table to talk about AI and security.

So much was discussed. Even more we didn’t have time to reach.
But what struck me most was the sincerity, the genuine desire to build a safer, more responsible future for AI.

The biggest takeaways from last night:

1. We must balance the speed of innovation with the thoroughness of safety and security, both matter equally.

2. In many cases, leaders need AI simply to keep their teams competitive and capable of keeping pace.

3. No technology in history has captured the attention of leaders and technologists at this scale. That alone tells us how consequential this moment is.

These are the conversations, in my humble opinion, that will shape the trajectory of this technology for the better.

Grateful to be in the room, learning from those helping to define what comes next.

What cities should we consider in 2026?

I tried to tag everyone, but it stopped taking tags so please tag anyone from the dinner that I wasn't able to include. 🙏🏽

SANS Institute

Senior Advisor for AI @ SANS Institute | Distinguished Member of the American Society for AI | US Marine Veteran

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.

Service has always meant something deep to me. It’s one of the best things we can do as human beings, to give a piece of ourselves for the benefit of others. My first real contribution to society began in the Marine Corps, and it shaped the person I became.

The Marines taught me how to be mission-focused and community-minded. They taught me that discipline and compassion can coexist, and that true strength often shows up in quiet perseverance.

That experience is the foundation for everything I’ve done since. It’s why I went into cybersecurity. It’s why I care so much about AI, especially when it comes to safety and security. The same principles that guided me then still guide me now.

My time in the Corps remains one of the proudest chapters of my life. I carry those lessons every day.

To my fellow Marines, happy birthday. And to those still serving, stay safe and stay true to the mission.

Semper Fidelis.

New Article Drop: World Models Are the Future of AI, Especially in Cybersecurity

Every once in a while, an idea hits with enough force that it changes the entire direction of the field. For me, world models are that idea.

This started because Sounil Yu pulled me aside and said, “Look deeper.”
And if you know Sounil, when he says that… you listen.

After years in cybersecurity, intelligence, and now AI safety, I’ve seen the limits of language-only systems up close. I love LLMs, they’ve transformed what a single person can do. But here’s the truth:

LLMs alone won’t get us to where we need to go.

Not in cyber.
Not in science or medicine.
Not for AGI or ASI.

That’s why Fei-Fei Li’s “From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligence” hit me so hard. She captures the shift we’re all going to have to make.

World models bring something LLMs can’t. This isn't Mary in the black-and-white room.

In other words, they reason inside the world, not just about it.

And if there’s any field that needs this shift, it’s cybersecurity.

I dropped the original article link from Fei-Fei  in my write-up and down below.

Field CISO & VP, AI Safety and Security @ SANS Institute | Bridging Enterprise Cyber Defense and Frontier AI Risk | US Marine Veteran

Every now and then, an idea hits the field with enough force to change the entire trajectory of where we’re heading. For me, world models are that ide

Open article: World Models: The Future of AI We Need to Start Talking About, Especially in Cybersecurity by Chris Cochran • 3 min read

World Models: The Future of AI We Need to Start Talking About, Especially in Cybersecurity

I had the chance to participate in one of the most meaningful hackathons I’ve ever been part of the DEF ACC Hackathon with Apart Research and BlueDot Impact. I was a member of an incredible team of people onsite in London.

I was remote unfortunately, but my team on-site absolutely crushed it. These were some of the most hardworking and brilliant folks I’ve ever had the privilege to collaborate with.

Working in AI security and safety, I spend a lot of time thinking about defensive acceleration, emerging threats, and the future we are trying to create. We need people who are passionate, creative, and to be honest, gritty to get to where we want to go in AI. This was THAT team.

Although we didn’t take home the win, we were told we were a top contender, and honestly, that felt like a victory in itself.

We built something we’re genuinely proud of: a canary-style early-warning honeynet for autonomous AI agents. The goal is simple but powerful, collect TTPs and behavioral fingerprints from agents so we can give defenders a head start in understanding what’s coming. The work is still early, but the idea is promising.

Repo if you want to poke around is in the comments.

Huge thank you to my team. You all set the bar. It was an honor.

Thanks Jacob Davies, for recruiting me for the team. 💪🏽

And if you’re wondering, “Chris… did you really use AI to superimpose yourself into the team photo?”

Uh, yes…

Yes I did. 🤣

I'm doing an AMA on the cybersecurity subreddit about AI and security for the next 24 hours….

May the odds ever be in my favor. Hahaha

Come join us with the link in the comments.

Thanks for setting this up Elliot!

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Hey everybody, we are about a week and a half out from the SANS Institute Difference Makers Awards, and this year we did something special. We created a full album just for the DMAs. Every single category has its own theme song, made by yours truly in collaboration with artificial intelligence.

I’ll be sharing a few of the tracks as we count down to the event.

This first one means a lot to me. I think about all the CISOs out there who carry a heavy load for their organizations. It is a hard job. The burnout is real. I have lived that reality myself.

So this song is dedicated to the folks in the arena every day, making the hard calls and protecting what matters.

Congratulations to all the CISO of the Year finalists below. I hope to see you at the DMAs, either in person or online.

Anne Marie Zettlemoyer
Andres Andreu
Chris Betz
Allan Alford
Kirsten Davies

This is your moment. Let’s celebrate the people who make a difference.

My recent trip to DC for The Hill’s AI in America Summit clarified something I’ve been feeling for a while:

The conversation has officially shifted from understanding AI to securing our lead.

One of the standout sessions featured Senator Mike Rounds and moderator Michal Lev-Ram, where Cybersecurity, National Security, and the AI Race converged. Four realities rose to the top:

1. The Defensive Imperative

Senator Rounds made it crystal clear: national defense now requires AI-enabled capabilities. Our adversaries are already weaponizing these tools.

2. Standards = Global Power

From a national perspective we are competing on models and norms.

Whose standards the world adopts will define the next era of technology and society.

To lead, we must use our strengths in talent and compute while solving the looming energy bottleneck.

3. Regulation Without Paralysis

There’s real tension between state-level action and federal consensus.

The challenge: regulate safety without suffocating innovation. This is tough but one of the most important fights to get right in my opinion.

Rounds was blunt, over-regulation slows our ability to compete, but no regulation at all risks public trust and public safety.

4. Education Is Still the Differentiator

Our long-term advantage will always be our people.

Leadership requires upskilling our workforce and setting the standards for how AI is developed, deployed, and defended through cybersecurity. This is the mission the SANS Institute has taken on its shoulders.

We’re at a pivotal moment, folks. What are your thoughts on AI and National Security?

I also had the chance to catch up with the unstoppable Aaron Poynton, who seems to be building in every industry simultaneously. My head is still spinning. 😂

#TheHillTech

AI agents are here, and everyone’s trying to figure out how to actually use them.

Join me, Rob T. Lee, and our guests, Daniel Miessler 🛡️ and Jonathan Sander live as we unpack the real-world do’s and don’ts of deploying agents across the enterprise:

What agents are genuinely good at (and where they outperform humans)
What to keep them far away from the things you should avoid with a 10-foot pole
The mindset, governance, and infrastructure needed to make agents a force multiplier instead of a liability

Whether you’re an exec evaluating ROI, a security leader worried about control, or a builder experimenting with LLM workflows, this session will help you separate hype from reality.

Lior Kolnik, Behnaz Karimi and 103 other attendees

Deploying AI Agents in the Enterprise: Do’s, Don’ts, and Dangerous Zones

Honored to share that I’ll be moderating a fireside chat with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gharun Lacy at SANS CDI 2025.

We’ll dig into how the State Department is reading today’s cyber threat landscape, how geopolitical tension and hybrid operations are evolving, and how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping national-level defense. It’s a valuable opportunity to hear directly from a leader shaping the government’s approach to these challenges.

SANS CDI is a week of focused training, real labs, and operators sharpening their craft. If you’re tracking where cyber defense and AI are headed, this conversation will be worth your time.

Learn more about CDI, my chat with Deputy Assistant Secretary Lacy, and the Difference Makers Awards in the link in the comments.

#Cybersecurity #CDI2025 U.S. Department of State SANS Institute

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Technical AI Safety Course from BlueDot Impact!

Will you join us in making sure AI advancement goes well? I signed the AI Red Lines initiative because after a couple decades in cybersecurity, national security, and AI risk, one thing is clear. Power without boundaries eventually breaks something.

This is about making sure the systems we build stay under meaningful human control and serve human goals.

If you care about responsible AI and feel a duty to help shape the future, take a look at the Red Lines proposal and consider adding your name. The more voices focused on safety, the better the future we all get.

Link in the comments.

I just wrapped up the technical AI safety course with BlueDot Impact and it was an incredible experience. Pablo Bernabeu Perez, my facilitator, is one of those rare minds who sees both the present and the horizon with clarity. Working with him sharpened my thinking and helped solidify the direction I have been moving toward for a while. The fusion of AI safety and AI security is where I feel called to operate, and this course confirmed that I can do a lot of good there.

What made this even more meaningful is that I have been facilitating the AI Safety Ethics and Society course with the Center for AI Safety at the same time. Learning and teaching in parallel has been powerful. The concepts hit deeper, they stick longer, and I can feel them becoming part of how I reason about the future of the field. Not to mention the folks I got to meet thoughtout the course were incredible and brilliant people.

Robyn Kozierok
Michael Schaeffer
Hugo Tierrablanca
Jacob Davies
María Victoria Carro
Lamis Mukta
to name a few.
 

This experience is going to fuel a lot of the work I am doing with the organizations I support. I think folks are going to see some strong projects coming from me very soon. If you are looking to enter this space or deepen your understanding, this course is worth every second. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to help build a safer, more resilient future.

Check out BlueDot in the comments! Well worth it!

What is the difference between Safety and Security?

Most people use the terms interchangeably… but they’re not exactly the same. Especially in AI. 

Security protects systems from AI-driven threats or the systems themselves form threats.

Safety ensures AI systems don’t cause harmful or unintended outcomes.

Two missions. Two skill sets.
And they’re about to collide in a big way.

AI Safety is heating up...

...and I believe cybersecurity pros are the heroes this moment needs.

So I ask:

Are you a cybersecurity practitioner/ leader who would want to know more about AI Safety and how it relates to cyber?

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