Security leadership requires a holistic approach across physical and digital domains — and Amazon's diverse business portfolio presents unique challenges and opportunities in both realms. In this interview with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, we'll explore how Amazon implements security across AWS, amazon.com, Whole Foods, Prime Video, Kuiper and more. Join the conversation as Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy asks Steve about how Amazon standardizes security across businesses, leverages generative AI to improve application security, and enables comprehensive threat intelligence through tools like MadPot.

Listen now to learn how modern security leaders can combine physical and information security to combat evolving threats from both cyberattacks and human espionage.

In this episode, Edith Cooper, Amazon Board Member and former Goldman Sachs CHRO, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and human connection in the modern workplace. Cooper shares insights from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and as co-founder of Medley, a coaching organization. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining customer centricity, fostering authentic human connections, and leveraging data and technology while preserving human expertise. Cooper highlights how Amazon's culture manifests through its governance practices and discusses the evolving relationship between HR and technology in driving organizational success. Throughout, she stresses the enduring importance of human skills in an AI-driven world.

In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss strategies for continuous learning, fostering innovation, and building cross-functional collaboration. They emphasize the importance of vulnerability in leadership, creating structured learning programs, and maintaining curiosity while leading through change. The discussion provides practical advice for executives facing the challenges of rapid technological advancement, highlighting the balance between technical understanding and effective leadership.