F5 Warns: Enterprises Are Running Naked AI

F5 Warns: Enterprises Are Running Naked AI

Author: World Wide Technology: Artificial Intelligence Experts December 24, 2025 Duration: 36:39
AI is shipping faster than security teams can catch it—and the attack surface is quietly exploding. In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, Shawn Wormke of F5 and Chris Konrad of World Wide Technology unpack the rise of what they call “naked AI”—enterprise AI systems deployed without proper data controls, API protection, or governance. Drawing on new F5 research, they reveal why only 2% of organizations are truly AI-ready, how shadow AI and exposed interfaces are multiplying risk, a...

The AI Proving Ground Podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise AI with World Wide Technology is a weekly conversation focused on moving artificial intelligence from theoretical potential to tangible business results. Hosted by the artificial intelligence experts at World Wide Technology, this podcast directly addresses the intricate reality of implementing AI within complex organizations. Each episode features candid discussions with top experts, IT leaders, and innovators who are actively navigating this landscape. The dialogue centers on practical insights, dissecting real-world case studies that reveal what genuinely drives AI return on investment. You'll hear detailed explorations of the toughest challenges teams face, from initial strategic alignment and data foundation work to the final stages of deployment and scaling. The goal is to demystify the process, breaking down both successful approaches and common pitfalls encountered in enterprise AI. This isn't about futuristic speculation; it's a grounded examination of the tools, processes, and decisions that separate promising pilots from production-ready systems. Tune in for a clear-eyed, actionable perspective on how leading companies are building, integrating, and leveraging AI to solve concrete business problems.
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