2026 Predictions | Episode 35
AI Security Ops | Episode 35 – 2026 Predictions
In this episode, the BHIS panel looks into the crystal ball and shares bold predictions for AI in 2026—from energy constraints and drug development breakthroughs to agentic AI risks and cybersecurity threats.
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In this episode, the BHIS panel looks into the crystal ball and shares bold predictions for AI in 2026—from energy constraints and drug development breakthroughs to agentic AI risks and cybersecurity threats.
Chapters
- (00:00) - Intro & Sponsor Shoutouts
- (01:14) - Prediction: Grid Power Becomes the Bottleneck
- (10:27) - Prediction: FDA Qualifies AI Drug Development Tools
- (15:45) - Prediction: Nation-State Threat Actors Weaponize AI
- (17:33) - Prediction: Agentic AI Dominates App Development
- (23:07) - Closing Thoughts: Jobs, Risk & Opportunity
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Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Fehrman
Brian Fehrman is a long-time BHIS Security Researcher and Consultant with extensive academic credentials and industry certifications who specializes in AI, hardware hacking, and red teaming, and outside of work is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, big-game hunter, and home-improvement enthusiast.
Host
Bronwen Aker
Bronwen Aker is a BHIS Technical Editor who joined full-time in 2022 after years of contract work, bringing decades of web development and technical training experience to her roles in editing pentest reports, enhancing QA/QC processes, and improving public websites, and who enjoys sci-fi/fantasy, Animal Crossing, and dogs outside of work.
Host
Derek Banks
Derek is a BHIS Security Consultant, Penetration Tester, and Red Teamer with advanced degrees, industry certifications, and broad experience across forensics, incident response, monitoring, and offensive security, who enjoys learning from colleagues, helping clients improve their security, and spending his free time with family, fitness, and playing bass guitar.
Host
Joff Thyer
Joff Thyer is a BHIS Security Consultant with advanced degrees, multiple GIAC certifications, and deep expertise in offensive security and exploit development, who enjoys crafting sophisticated malware for penetration tests and, outside of work, making music and woodworking.