ECS’ Joanna Dempsey dives into AI in cybersecurity adaptation

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Joanna Dempsey, VP of cyber solutions at ECS, discusses the potential of AI and data in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap. She highlights the benefits of automation and the concerns about adversaries’ AI advancements widening the gap. Dempsey emphasizes the importance of adapting training to focus on less automatable aspects and remaining vigilant against AI-enabled threats.

Joanna Dempsey, VP of cyber solutions at ECS, delves into the role of AI in cybersecurity and the need to adapt to technological advancements. She emphasizes the potential of AI and data in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, highlighting the benefits of automation. However, Dempsey also raises concerns about adversaries’ AI advancements potentially widening this gap. She stresses the importance of adapting training to focus on less automatable aspects of cybersecurity and remaining vigilant against AI-enabled threats.