In this episode of Transcend Field Trips, Field CPO Ron De Jesus sits down with Aimee Cardwell, Transcend’s first Chief Information Security Officer in Residence and former CISO at UnitedHealth Group, to explore the evolving relationship between privacy and security.

Together, they break down how these two functions can partner to reduce risk, support innovation, and prepare for the age of AI governance.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How privacy and security can co-own risk. Why seeing each other as peers, not gatekeepers, creates a stronger, more resilient organization.
• The budget and buy-in balancing act. How CPOs and CISOs can align on priorities and make joint investments that benefit both functions.
• When policy meets practice. Why rolling out a policy before you’re ready to enforce it can create compliance gaps, and how to avoid them.
• Data minimization as common ground. How reducing data collection and retention strengthens both security posture and privacy compliance.
• AI governance in focus. Who should own AI risk across the enterprise—and why Cardwell believes it’s time for dedicated AI leadership alongside privacy and security.

Watch the full episode below to see how privacy and security can evolve from parallel tracks into a unified strategy for responsible innovation.

You can also watch the interview directly on YouTube