“We’re not trying to avoid AI because of the scary security issues; we’re trying to deploy it securely so we can unlock its true potential.”

Notable Moments

01:09 – Rene Brandel on why she began hacking Y Combinator AI agents to find security gaps.

02:30 – How quickly AI systems can be breached without strong security oversight.

03:51 – The risk of cross-user data access and violating HIPAA’s minimum necessary standard.

07:05 – Understanding permissions creep and why AI agents should be treated like individual users.

10:23 – How malicious actors can use code execution capabilities to manipulate AI systems.

13:44 – Sandboxing AI agents and why “don’t roll your own security” is the new rule.

15:23 – Three areas of AI procurement to prioritize — authentication, capabilities, and integration.

18:11 – Why traditional pen tests miss AI-specific threats and the need for continuous testing.

21:21 – Megan reflects on the speed of AI advancement and the importance of security champions.

Rene Brandel, CEO of Casco and a Y Combinator founder, shares her team’s findings after testing AI agents from leading startups. She reveals how quickly AI systems can be exploited through prompt injection, permissions creep, and code execution flaws. Our conversation explores why healthcare must treat AI as a regulated entity, not a novelty. The episode dives into sandboxing solutions, authentication strategies, and how to build a new generation of AI security champions.

Resources

www.redoxengine.com

Past Podcast Episodes

https://redoxengine.com/solutions/platform-security

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Matt Mock mmock@redoxengine.com

“There aren’t that many things that really are impossible. We just have to set aside boundaries and figure out how to make them real.”

Episode Highlights

[02:53] Bob on managing creativity and building environments where big ideas thrive

[05:27] Disney embedding safety and security into their culture

[10:20] Brainstorming approach for tackling “impossible” challenges

[17:03] Balancing creativity and connection in remote work

[28:25] Cross-disciplinary collaboration sparking new ideas

[31:09] Tackling massive projects with limited resources

[46:48] Internal marketing to gain buy-in for creative and security initiatives

[50:00] Building a culture of information security

Former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis joins Jody, Meghan, and Matt to explore the surprising parallels between Imagineering and healthcare security. They discuss building a culture of safety, leveraging creativity through charrettes, sparking innovation in remote teams, and gaining buy-in for security as a shared responsibility.

Resources

www.redoxengine.com

Past Podcast Episodes

https://redoxengine.com/solutions/platform-security

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Matt Mock mmock@redoxengine.com

"If we can scale AI for better use, it can make the world a better place rather than just your daily personal life."

Notable Moments:

[01:27] Marina explains her AI project with indigenous communities in New Zealand

[03:26] Researching AI responses in abortion counseling

[07:43] Ten weeks in Namibia studying environmental science and conservation

[10:46] Using machine learning to study tree pod dynamics and herbivore consumption

[12:24] Expanding AI research into plant growth and climate variability

[13:25] Marina’s perspective on scaling AI to make the world better

In this bonus episode, Jody and Meghan talk with Redox intern Marina Frayre about her innovative work at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and environmental science. From empowering indigenous communities in New Zealand to studying conservation in Namibia, Marina shares how AI can both protect ecosystems and influence patient care. She emphasizes the importance of cultural respect, accuracy, and using technology to create meaningful global impact.

Resources

www.redoxengine.com

Past Podcast Episodes

https://redoxengine.com/solutions/platform-security

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Matt Mock mmock@redoxengine.com