Rooted in Security - Session 2

​Session 2 - Building Secure AI Systems: Lessons from the Trenches

​Mary Kotch is a nationally recognized Chief Information Security Officer and AI-driven cybersecurity executive with more than 20 years of hands-on experience building and leading enterprise security programs across insurance, healthcare, and financial services. Currently serving as Fractional AI/CISO at Clover Health and teaching AI cyber courses at Penn State University.

​She has held senior CISO, CTO, and CIO roles at Validus Holdings, Aspen, Core Specialty, and MetLife, managing teams of 2,000+ and budgets exceeding $550M.

​​Rooted in Security NYC is a new community designed to bring together women across all levels of cybersecurity leadership (from managers to CISOs) to share knowledge, grow meaningful networks, and have honest, vendor-free conversations about cybersecurity, leadership, and career growth. This group is focused on creating a smaller, more intimate forum for real dialogue and connection.

​​Whether you’re leading teams, building cybersecurity programs, or preparing for your first executive role, this is a space to learn, challenge ideas, and lead together.

​​*We are creating an inclusive space for all across cybersecurity, all are invited! (cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary people, allies, etc.)