Will AI start taking cybersecurity jobs?

Generative AI (GenAI) is quickly becoming an essential part of everyday security workflows. So … is it a partner or competitor?

The wide-ranging implementation of GenAI technologies into virtually every aspect of the security stack has, on the whole, helped security teams work more efficiently to mitigate threats. GenAI is providing security practitioners access and analysis to data they otherwise would never have had — making their work even more impactful than it’s ever been.

At the same time, GenAI has also expanded the attack surface — whether through adversaries’ abilities to scale production of malicious code, the risks associated with employees’ use of large language models (LLMs), or increasingly sophisticated social engineering campaigns.

So, how does all this affect today’s security professionals?

With the help of GenAI, security teams can more easily prioritize critical incidents, reduce alert fatigue, and accelerate investigations through real-time integrated threat intelligence, automated triage, and LLM-enhanced workflows. AI-driven security analytics transform security operations into a more proactive, adaptive, and efficient function — allowing organizations to stay ahead of today’s threat actors (who themselves are also using GenAI) and respond with greater speed and accuracy.

Here are some estimates on how much time security teams can expect to save with AI-driven security analytics:

OK, so GenAI is elevating efficiency, productivity, and overall defense capabilities … but how might it help you in your role? Check out this resume from the perspective of a humble-yet-powerful AI assistant and see why GenAI is the newest team member you need.

GenAI has been a big win for security teams worldwide. While it’s unlikely to take cybersecurity professionals’ jobs, it is bringing forth a powerful level of automation that uplevels the traditional day-to-day workload of practitioners — shifting their role to adopt more strategic focus and creative problem-solving. 

By automating away many of the time-intensive and mundane tasks that have burned out many security analysts and admins, security teams can now focus on the priorities that truly matter and further strengthen overall security posture. 

Check out our webinar on security trends for 2025 to gain further insight into the relationship between practitioner and AI, and see how AI can help your team accomplish more.

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