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AI & Cybersecurity – Closing the Skills Gap
In this episode, Amir Bormand sits down with Shashank Tiwari, Co-founder and CEO of uno.ai, to explore how AI is shaping the cybersecurity industry. They dive into the massive skills gap, the role of AI co-pilots, and how security teams can leverage AI to increase efficiency while reducing burnout.
If you’re in tech, security, or AI, this episode unpacks the real-world applications of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges of adoption, and what the future holds for this evolving space.
🎯 Key Takeaways
The Cybersecurity Hiring Crisis→ The gap between open jobs and qualified candidates continues to widen.→ Cyber professionals struggle to keep pace with evolving threats.
How AI is Closing the Gap→ AI co-pilots can automate routine tasks and improve decision-making.→ AI helps triage alerts, process large volumes of data, and augment human expertise.
Adoption Challenges in Security→ Many CISOs are skeptical of AI due to hallucinations and security risks.→ Trust in AI tools comes from clear proof of value and explainability.
The Future of AI in Security→ AI will evolve from assistant to collaborator, taking on more decision-making tasks.→ The user experience of AI-driven security tools will be key to adoption.
⏱ Timestamped Highlights
🕒 [00:01:00] – What is uno.ai? Shashank explains their AI-powered cybersecurity co-pilot.
🕒 [00:03:30] – Why is hiring in cybersecurity so hard? The skills gap and industry challenges.
🕒 [00:06:45] – How AI can assist cybersecurity teams – from automation to decision support.
🕒 [00:10:00] – Challenges in adopting AI for security – trust, hallucinations, and enterprise fears.
🕒 [00:14:30] – Will AI change skill requirements in security? The evolving role of security professionals.
🕒 [00:18:00] – How CISOs evaluate AI security tools – proving value and securing AI systems.
🕒 [00:21:30] – The importance of UI/UX in AI adoption – how experience shapes effectiveness.
🕒 [00:24:00] – Future trends in AI-powered cybersecurity.
💡 Notable Quote
"AI is not here to replace cybersecurity professionals—it’s here to empower them by automating the mundane and letting humans focus on the critical." – Shashank Tiwari
📢 Connect with Shashank Tiwari
🔗 LinkedIn: Tshanky
🔗 Website: uno.ai
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎧 Enjoyed this episode?
💬 Share it with someone in cybersecurity or AI!
📩 Subscribe & leave a review – your feedback keeps us going!
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In this episode, Amir Bormand sits down with Shashank Tiwari, Co-founder and CEO of uno.ai, to explore how AI is shaping the cybersecurity industry. They dive into the massive skills gap, the role of AI co-pilots, and how security teams can leverage AI to increase efficiency while reducing burnout.
If you’re in tech, security, or AI, this episode unpacks the real-world applications of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges of adoption, and what the future holds for this evolving space.
🎯 Key Takeaways
The Cybersecurity Hiring Crisis→ The gap between open jobs and qualified candidates continues to widen.→ Cyber professionals struggle to keep pace with evolving threats.
How AI is Closing the Gap→ AI co-pilots can automate routine tasks and improve decision-making.→ AI helps triage alerts, process large volumes of data, and augment human expertise.
Adoption Challenges in Security→ Many CISOs are skeptical of AI due to hallucinations and security risks.→ Trust in AI tools comes from clear proof of value and explainability.
The Future of AI in Security→ AI will evolve from assistant to collaborator, taking on more decision-making tasks.→ The user experience of AI-driven security tools will be key to adoption.
⏱ Timestamped Highlights
🕒 [00:01:00] – What is uno.ai? Shashank explains their AI-powered cybersecurity co-pilot.
🕒 [00:03:30] – Why is hiring in cybersecurity so hard? The skills gap and industry challenges.
🕒 [00:06:45] – How AI can assist cybersecurity teams – from automation to decision support.
🕒 [00:10:00] – Challenges in adopting AI for security – trust, hallucinations, and enterprise fears.
🕒 [00:14:30] – Will AI change skill requirements in security? The evolving role of security professionals.
🕒 [00:18:00] – How CISOs evaluate AI security tools – proving value and securing AI systems.
🕒 [00:21:30] – The importance of UI/UX in AI adoption – how experience shapes effectiveness.
🕒 [00:24:00] – Future trends in AI-powered cybersecurity.
💡 Notable Quote
"AI is not here to replace cybersecurity professionals—it’s here to empower them by automating the mundane and letting humans focus on the critical." – Shashank Tiwari
📢 Connect with Shashank Tiwari
🔗 LinkedIn: Tshanky
🔗 Website: uno.ai
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎧 Enjoyed this episode?
💬 Share it with someone in cybersecurity or AI!
📩 Subscribe & leave a review – your feedback keeps us going!
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