The Market That Moves America

Author: National Center for the Middle Market

With the help of industry experts and company leaders, the National Center for the Middle Market offers insights about a critical but often overlooked segment of the US economy the middle market. Each episode, we get a new perspective from middle market leaders and stakeholders on current trends and emerging issues, allowing us to see the full picture and get an inside look into the market that moves America.
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Securing the Middle Market: Cyber Risk, Agentic AI, and the New Digital Reality
Episode 115
Tuesday, 14 July, 2026

In this episode, Doug Farren sits down with Tony Pietrocola, Co-Founder and President of AgileBlue, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping cybersecurity, and why middle market companies are now prime targets. They discuss rising threats like deepfakes, accelerated vulnerability exploitation, and “shadow AI,” along with the growing need for standalone cyber budgets and stronger governance.Tony also shares lessons from building and scaling tech companies, offering guidance for leaders navigating today’s fast-moving digital risk landscape.For more on AgileBlue, visit: agileblue.com