Matthew RosenquistFounder & CISO Advisor, Cybersecurity Insights · CISO, Cybersecurity Strategist, & Industry Advisor

Tech Education Series #9: Are There Cybersecurity Roles That Leverage AI Skills?

9 Jan 2024 · 2 min

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In this Tech Education Series episode, a learner asks whether cybersecurity roles exist that make use of AI skills. The industry professional explains that a growing number of positions sit at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, highlighting several concrete examples: defensive generative adversarial networks (GANs) that can counteract attackers targeting AI systems; large language models (LLMs) that ingest massive security telemetry, translate it into queryable, understandable formats, and support risk‑based decision making; and AI‑driven automated vulnerability discovery and response workflows. The speaker predicts rapid expansion of these AI‑cybersecurity opportunities, noting that combined expertise will become a premium, high‑value skill set. Viewers are directed to the Cybersecurity Insights YouTube channel for more Q&A content.

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Welcome to the Tech Education Series, where current students and lifelong learners ask questions to industry professionals in search of meaningful insights. Are there cybersecurity roles that leverage AI skills? There are a growing number of roles at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. AI is such a powerful tool, and there are many examples of how it can be leveraged to improve digital security. For example, defensive generative adversarial networks are powerful tools to undermine attackers that are seeking to manipulate AI systems. There are various forms of large language models that are able to translate vast amounts of security telemetry data into easily queried and understandable information that can be used to drive good risk decisions. They can also be leveraged to identify vulnerabilities and manage response activities in highly automated and effective ways. The AI and cybersecurity field is just opening up, and I predict the opportunities to skyrocket at a pace which mirrors the innovation and rapid adoption of AI. Possessing the skills in both areas will be seen as a premium crossover. Check out all the questions and answers on the Cybersecurity Insights YouTube channel at YouTube/CybersecurityInsights.