Cybersecurity, AI Empowerment, and Cognitive Diversity with Tamara Gracon and Jenny Kay Pollock
Thu Jan 22 2026
Is your organization treating cybersecurity as a technical issue or a strategic business imperative?
In this episode of Secure (IT), host Philip de Souza is joined by two powerhouses in the tech and governance space: Tamara Gracon (Founder of TBG Consulting) and Jenny Kay Pollock (Co-Founder of Women x AI).
Together, they dive deep into the intersection of Cybersecurity, AI Empowerment, and Cognitive Diversity. As AI reshapes the corporate landscape, boards and executives face the challenge of adapting governance frameworks to match the speed of innovation. Tamara and Jenny share their expertise on the AI Governance Compass Framework, the human element of digital transformation, and how to prepare leadership for the next wave of cyber risks.
In this episode, you will learn:
The Strategic Shift: How to move cybersecurity from the server room to the boardroom.
The AI Governance Compass: A specific framework for managing the rapid pace of AI policy changes.
Cognitive Diversity: Why organizational transformation fails without inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives.
AI Empowerment: How to use AI for good while navigating ethical dilemmas.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Tamara Gracon is a seasoned executive and board member with nearly 20 years at KPMG. She is the founder of TBG Consulting and a passionate advocate for bringing talented executives into board service via the Private Directors Association and How Women Lead.
Jenny Kay Pollock is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of WOMEN x AI (WxAI), a global community amplifying female voices in AI. She is also the Founder of Luminizing Growth and serves as an advisor and investor in early-stage women-founded startups.
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Is your organization treating cybersecurity as a technical issue or a strategic business imperative? In this episode of Secure (IT), host Philip de Souza is joined by two powerhouses in the tech and governance space: Tamara Gracon (Founder of TBG Consulting) and Jenny Kay Pollock (Co-Founder of Women x AI). Together, they dive deep into the intersection of Cybersecurity, AI Empowerment, and Cognitive Diversity. As AI reshapes the corporate landscape, boards and executives face the challenge of adapting governance frameworks to match the speed of innovation. Tamara and Jenny share their expertise on the AI Governance Compass Framework, the human element of digital transformation, and how to prepare leadership for the next wave of cyber risks. In this episode, you will learn: The Strategic Shift: How to move cybersecurity from the server room to the boardroom. The AI Governance Compass: A specific framework for managing the rapid pace of AI policy changes. Cognitive Diversity: Why organizational transformation fails without inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives. AI Empowerment: How to use AI for good while navigating ethical dilemmas. ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Tamara Gracon is a seasoned executive and board member with nearly 20 years at KPMG. She is the founder of TBG Consulting and a passionate advocate for bringing talented executives into board service via the Private Directors Association and How Women Lead. Jenny Kay Pollock is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of WOMEN x AI (WxAI), a global community amplifying female voices in AI. She is also the Founder of Luminizing Growth and serves as an advisor and investor in early-stage women-founded startups.