Joshua Copeland
"The Unpopular Opinion Guy" Cybersecurity Executive and Professor
Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
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Joshua Copeland is a cybersecurity executive, professor, author, startup advisor, and speaker focused on AI risk, cyber resilience, and trust. He serves as Director of Cybersecurity at Crescendo, teaches cybersecurity at Tulane University, and is Deputy Commander of the Louisiana State Guard Cyber Reserve. A 20-year Air Force veteran, Joshua has led across security operations, governance, cloud security, customer assurance, and executive risk strategy. He is the author of Unpopular Opinion: Burning Down the Bullsht to Rebuild Cybersecurity* and the forthcoming The Empathic Hacker. Known as “The Unpopular Opinion Guy,” he advises startups on AI governance, GTM credibility, and turning security into business trust.
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AI Without Borders: The Collision of Regulation, Innovation, and Enterprise Reality
AI is evolving faster than any regulatory framework can keep up with, and organizations are caught between innovation pressure, unclear obligations, and real security risks that policy cannot yet address. In this session, cybersecurity executive Joshua Copeland and GRC leader Kayla Williams break down the widening gap between regulation and reality. They explore what developers truly face on the ground, what AI security teams cannot technically enforce, and the gray zones where compliance becomes theater. Attendees will learn how to build AI governance that is practical, scalable, and aligned with real-world enterprise constraints without slowing innovation to a crawl.
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Navigating the AI Frontier: The Rise of Shadow AI
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, the emergence of Shadow AI—unauthorized or unsanctioned AI applications and systems—presents new challenges and opportunities for organizations. This presentation explores the dual nature of AI's growth, highlighting the benefits of sanctioned AI while shedding light on the risks posed by Shadow AI. Attendees will gain insights into the factors driving the rise of Shadow AI, including the increasing accessibility of AI tools and the pressure to innovate rapidly. We will also discuss strategies for identifying, managing, and mitigating the risks associated with Shadow AI, ensuring that organizations can harness the power of AI responsibly and securely. Join us as we navigate the AI frontier and uncover the hidden forces shaping the future of technology.
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