Rick Caccia | Source | CEO at WitnessAI

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Rick Caccia

CEO at WitnessAI and 2 other companies
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Rick Caccia has spent more than 30 years building and bringing new technologies to market. He has held senior leadership roles at leading technology companies, including: Palo Alto Networks, where he was SVP of the security operations and threat intelligence divisions; Google’s Chronicle, a cybersecurity company within Alphabet, Google Cloud, where he led product marketing for the cybersecurity business after the acquisition of Chronicle; and Symantec, where he led email and web security products, the fastest growing division in the company. He has multiple degrees from University of California, Berkeley, and is often included in webcasts and press.

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  • AI Fatigue: Why Companies Are Abandoning AI Initiatives
    Rick explains that "data protection, compliance, and cybersecurity concerns" are major obstacles. Companies prioritize high-risk projects, adjusting rather than abandoning AI. Failed proofs of concept are seen as learning opportunities, akin to early Web projects. Successful companies prioritize, learn, and adapt, ensuring AI deployment continues despite challenges.
  • Employees Demand AI Safety Rails Amid Data Security Concerns
    Rick reveals that 62% of employees find AI empowering, but 43% fear "accidentally sharing sensitive data." Only 17% report clear company policies for AI use. Over 30% seek human oversight and better training. Rick emphasizes the need for structured environments to ensure responsible AI use, urging companies to address policy gaps while fostering innovation.
  • Shadow IT: The Hidden Threat of Uncontrolled AI Apps
    Rick warns that employees using personal licenses for AI apps like ChatGPT bypass corporate controls, risking data leaks. "These apps collect data via APIs," he explains, potentially selling or using it for model training. Companies struggle to manage shadow IT due to the sheer number of unmonitored apps, leaving them blind to data uploads and app responses.