February 4, 2026
Bridging Cyber and Physical Security in High-Risk Environments with Wayman Cummings
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In this episode
Manish Mehta sits down with Wayman Cummings, Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health, to explore what cyber-physical security convergence really looks like in practice. Wayman shares how his unconventional path into cybersecurity shaped his leadership style and his perspective on risk in high-stakes environments like healthcare. The conversation dives into insider risk, the role of AI as augmented intelligence, and why most physical threats today begin with digital reconnaissance. Wayman also challenges the idea that convergence is a myth, offering real-world examples of how teams, technology, and trust must come together to make it work.
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What you’ll learn
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Why convergence fails without people and process alignment
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Why AI should augment human judgment, not replace it, in security operations
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How leaders can build credibility, break down silos, and scale security impact in high-risk environments
More about our guest
Wayman Cummings is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading security initiatives across complex, global organizations. His career spans roles at IBM, Unisys, and Sysco Foods, where he built and tested cybersecurity programs to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health, Wayman is known for aligning cybersecurity strategy with business goals and leading high-performing, diverse teams. His expertise includes incident response, vulnerability management, and security intelligence.
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