May 16, 2026 · USF Marshall Center

AI as a Force Multiplier for Security Architects: Turning the "Unlucky 13" into Strategic Advantage

Jesse V. Adams III, MSc, CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF — Sr. Principal Enterprise Security Architect

Security architects are expected to deliver more with the same resources, using methods designed for a different era. This session confronts that reality head-on. Jesse Adams identifies the "Unlucky 13" — a mix of operational pain points and persistent myths — that quietly drain time, energy, and strategic momentum from architecture teams. From endless research cycles and manual framework mapping to fears that AI will replace architects or can't be trusted with security work, these blockers are holding the profession back.

Through a live walkthrough of a Zero Trust access control workflow, you'll see how AI augmentation compresses weeks of architecture work into hours — accelerating research, drafting artifacts, evaluating designs against NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001, and tailoring stakeholder communication — all without sacrificing the rigor your organization demands. You'll leave with reusable prompts, practical templates, and a clear playbook for integrating AI into your own workflows starting tomorrow.

This isn't a talk about replacing architects. It's about amplifying them. If you've ever felt stuck between growing demands and finite hours, this session is for you.