AI adoption is moving faster than the controls meant to govern it, leaving IT leaders caught between the pressure to transform and the risk of losing visibility and control. Data leakage, unpredictable agent behavior, and fragmented tooling can erode trust in AI programs before they deliver value. This session tackles the central question leaders face: How do we scale AI responsibly without slowing innovation? We outline a practical Secure AI by Design approach that helps leaders govern AI use, protect AI development, and create the conditions for transformation that is fast, safe, and sustainable.