IEEE CTS CTCN/LMAG 1-27-2026 Zoom Meeting - Using AI Agents as Guardrails, Not Gatekeepers, in Cloud Security

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This is a Zoom meeting starting at 6:00 PM Central Std. Time.

As cloud environments grow more complex, security teams are increasingly turning to AI-driven automation. Fully autonomous systems, however, often introduce new risks, including reduced oversight and fragile decision-making in dynamic production environments.

This session explores a practical approach to using AI agents in cloud security. Instead of enforcing changes automatically, agents observe cloud activity, analyze risk in context, and provide clear, actionable recommendations while humans retain control over final decisions.

Through real-world examples such as IAM changes and infrastructure drift, the talk demonstrates where agentic systems add value and where they should be limited. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply AI agents safely and responsibly in cloud security.


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  • Starts 15 January 2026 06:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 26 January 2026 06:00 PM UTC
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Venkata Nedunoori of Dentsu International

Topic:

Using AI Agents as Guardrails, Not Gatekeepers, in Cloud Security

As cloud environments grow more complex, security teams are increasingly turning to AI-driven automation. Fully autonomous systems, however, often introduce new risks, including reduced oversight and fragile decision-making in dynamic production environments.

This session explores a practical approach to using AI agents in cloud security. Instead of enforcing changes automatically, agents observe cloud activity, analyze risk in context, and provide clear, actionable recommendations while humans retain control over final decisions.

Through real-world examples such as IAM changes and infrastructure drift, the talk demonstrates where agentic systems add value and where they should be limited. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply AI agents safely and responsibly in cloud security.

Biography:

Venkata Nedunoori is a technology leader with over 17 years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale cloud platforms across industries including insurance, securities, airlines, and media and advertising. He currently serves as Director of Engineering at Dentsu International, where he leads teams responsible for cloud native apps development, security design, and platform reliability in highly distributed environments. His work focuses on building secure, resilient systems that can adapt to continuous change, with particular emphasis on cloud security architecture, operational guardrails, and reducing friction between security and engineering teams. Venkata has spent much of his career working at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security, helping organizations scale delivery without compromising reliability or risk posture.

 
 

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Agenda

5:55 to 6:05 PM - Open for participants to enter and network. 

6:05 to 6:10 PM - IEEE LM and CTCN Business meeting and speaker introduction.

6:10 to 7:25PM - Formal Program and Q&A. 

The Life Members Affinity Group and  Austin Consultants Network Affinity Group (CTCN) meets monthly. Except when meeting jointly with other groups, the CTCN meet on the third Thursday each month. Meetings usually begin with informal networking from 6:25 to 6:40 p.m., followed by presentations from 6:40 to 7:55 p.m. by experts in topics of interest to IEEE Members.   Our meetings are open to the public.

Light refreshments may be available during in-person meetings.