288. Securing agentic AI: A playbook

Inside the Strategy Room • January 29, 2026 • Solo Episode

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As organizations increasingly employ agentic AI, they face new risks that could disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, or erode customer trust. Rich Isenberg and Charlie Lewis join us to discuss these emerging risks and how leaders can proactively ensure secure and compliant adoption . Rich Isenberg is a partner in our Atlanta office and a leader within our Risk and Resilience and Cybersecurity Practices. Charlie Lewis is a partner in our Connecticut office and leads our cybersecurity and tech resilience work across North America and Europe. Together, they offer a frontline perspective on how organizations are implementing agentic AI, the emerging forms of cyber and operational risk, and the critical steps leaders must take to build robust governance and resilience. Related Insights Deploying agentic AI with safety and security: A playbook for technology leaders The change agent: Goals, decisions, and implications for CEOs in the agentic age Seizing the agentic AI advantage McKinsey Risk & Resilience on LinkedIn McKinsey Risk & Resilience: Our latest insights Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/ See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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