Episode Details

In this thought-provoking episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Jason sits down with Danny Vukobratovich — Marine veteran, senior IT security analyst at Purdue, and co-founder of AegiShield, LLC.

Together, they demystify how small businesses, local governments, and nonprofits can tackle cybersecurity challenges in an AI-driven world.

From explaining GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) to exploring how AI can help mitigate shadow AI use, Danny offers practical insights for non-technical leaders trying to navigate today’s complex digital landscape. They discuss the balance between innovation and security, the future of ambient listening devices, the role of AI in policy and ethics, and what it really takes to protect sensitive data in a rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.

🔑 Highlights:

• How AegiShield uses AI agents to automate risk assessments

• The future of secure AI sandboxes for small businesses

• Shadow AI risks — and how to train employees for safe AI use

• Quantum communication, AI ethics, and prioritizing human safety

• The coming disruption of white-collar jobs and how to prepare

📌 Links:
👉 Danny’s LinkedIn
👉 AegiShield, LLC
👉 AegiShield Website

💡 Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech-curious professional, or just wondering where AI and cybersecurity intersect, this episode is packed with valuable, accessible insights.

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