Aug 11, 2026
The security landscape is shifting as AI accelerates existing
vulnerabilities faster than most retail enterprises can
adapt.
In this episode, Mark Alvarado, CISO at Academy Sports +
Outdoors, examines how AI amplifies gaps in identity management,
data governance, and human behavior, joining Emerj’s Yolandi de
Weerdt to clarify where leaders must focus before deploying
AI‑enabled tools. He highlights the operational foundations that
determine whether AI strengthens detection and response or simply
magnifies unresolved weaknesses.
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