Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share AI & Cybersecurity – Closing the Skills Gap
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
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!
View all episodes
By Elevano
5
7474 ratings
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!
More shows like The Tech Trek
View all
Up First from NPR
56,450 Listeners
HousingWire Daily
168 Listeners
Hard Fork
5,470 Listeners
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
585 Listeners