Building the Three Lines of Defense for 2026 and Beyond
Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant, Lokesh Garg, Sanjay Bahl, Richard LaTulip
Nullcon Goa 2026 · Day 1
This Nullcon panel discussion, "Building the Three Lines of Defense for 2026 and Beyond," delves into the critical evolution of the traditional three lines of defense model in an era defined by rapid technological shifts, particularly the widespread adoption of **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** and **cloud-native architectures**. Featuring insights from Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant, Lokesh Garg, Sanjay Bahl (CISO), and Richard LaTulip, the talk addresses the growing challenges faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and the broader cybersecurity landscape. It critically examines how established risk management frameworks must adapt to maintain relevance and effectiveness in the face of continuous innovation, emphasizing the need for agility, integration, and a proactive stance against emerging threats.
AI review
A panel of credentialed speakers talking in circles about governance frameworks that have been debated at every enterprise security conference for the last decade. No data, no specifics, no novel signal — just four people restating that CISOs should speak business language and audits should be continuous.