Bedrock Security CSO to Present on Practical Strategies for AI Security and Data Governance During IANS Insights Lunch at Black Hat USA 2025

Company to host and participate in multiple events and activities for Black Hat including exclusive Greylock CXO networking event and a live podcast recording with The Cyber Circus Network

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bedrock Security, the ubiquitous data security and management platform, will have an extensive presence at the 2025 Black Hat USA Conference, featuring a keynote at the IANS event, exclusive networking events and industry collaborations. The company’s Chief Security Officer, George Gerchow, will lead multiple touchpoints throughout the conference’s widespread activities, including a session on rethinking data governance in an AI-driven world, two networking events and a live podcast recording with The Cyber Circus Network.

WHAT:

• “Rethink Data Governance in an AI World” session at the IANS Insights Lunch: In his session, Gerchow will address how most organizations are unaware of the security implications of AI systems and the critical need to rethink data governance approaches. He will discuss practical strategies for treating data governance as a dynamic control surface for AI rather than static documentation. To educate and help organizations secure their AI implementations, Gerchow will share real-world insights from his extensive experience in security, compliance and cloud computing.
• Greylock & Bedrock CXO Networking Event: Greylock, the industry leading investor in cybersecurity, and Bedrock Security will host an evening of exclusive networking with industry innovators. This is an opportunity to meet security peers, new companies at the forefront of cyber and network with cybersecurity investors.
• Happy AI Hour Event co-sponsored with Edge Delta: Bedrock Security and Edge Delta, a leading provider of intelligent, end-to-end Telemetry Pipelines, will host an exclusive happy hour event for security, GRC and data leaders.
• BarCode We Cyber Event: BarCode is hosting an evening of networking and live podcasting with food and drink options. Alongside other industry innovators, Gerchow will join The Cyber Circus Network hosts for an organic discussion on the ever-evolving world of AI, Data Protection and XFoundation, raising awareness around fentanyl poisoning.
• “Cure Your Data Hangover” with Bedrock Security: The company will host an event recovery experience designed to help attendees unwind and relax once Black Hat kicks off. On-site certified nurses will provide hydration and recovery treatments, along with Bloody Marys, mimosas, Liquid IV packets, Boost Oxygen and more.

WHO:

• Gerchow is Chief Security Officer at Bedrock Security and was formerly Sumo Logic’s Chief Security Officer and SVP of IT. He brings over 20 years of information technology and systems management expertise to the application of IT processes and disciplines. Gerchow's background includes security, compliance and cloud computing disciplines. He has years of practical experience in building agile security, compliance and IT teams in rapid development organizations. Gerchow has been on the bleeding edge of public cloud security, privacy and modernizing IT systems since being a co-founder of the VMware Center for Policy and Compliance. He is a faculty member for IANS (Institute of Applied Network Security) and is also a known philanthropist and CEO of a nonprofit corporation, XFoundation.

WHEN & WHERE:

• Gerchow’s session at the IANS Insights Lunch, “Rethink Data Governance in an AI World”: Wednesday, August 6, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PDT | IANS Suite - The W Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Greylock & Bedrock CXO Networking Event: Wednesday, August 6, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. PDT | Four Seasons, Las Vegas (Acacia Ballroom, 2nd floor)
• Happy AI Hour Event (co-sponsored with Edge Delta): Wednesday, August 6, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PDT | Blue Ribbon Private Dining Room (Cosmopolitan), Las Vegas
• “Cure Your Data Hangover” Recovery Event: Thursday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
• Live Podcast: BarCode We Cyber Event: Thursday, August 7 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. PDT | BarCode Burgers, Las Vegas

For over 25 years, Black Hat has been the premier cybersecurity conference bringing together security professionals, researchers and industry leaders to share cutting-edge research, tools and techniques for defending against emerging threats. Black Hat is an internationally recognized cybersecurity event series providing the most technical and relevant information security research.

Resources

• Check out our activities page for Black Hat USA 2025
• Learn more about Bedrock Security
• Request a demo

About Bedrock Security

Bedrock Security, the ubiquitous data security and management company, accelerates enterprises’ ability to harness data as a strategic asset while minimizing risk. Its industry-first metadata lake technology and AI-driven automation enable continuous visibility into data location, sensitivity, access and usage across distributed environments. Bedrock’s platform continuously catalogs data, enabling security, governance and data teams to proactively identify risks, enforce policies and optimize data usage — without disrupting operations or driving up costs. Trusted by leading financial institutions, healthcare providers and Fortune 1000 companies, Bedrock Security empowers organizations to improve data security posture management (DSPM), confidently deliver responsible AI initiatives and manage exponential data growth. Headquartered in Silicon Valley and backed by Greylock, the company is led by experts in cloud, GenAI cybersecurity and data storage. Learn more at www.bedrock.security.