AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and What to Know | Root To CISO Podcast

01/12/2025 13 min
AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and What to Know | Root To CISO Podcast

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Episode Synopsis

In this Byte-Size Episode, Kris Rides chats with cybersecurity leader Jenai Marinkovic, President & Co-Founder of GRCIE, during the North Central Washington Cybersecurity Summit. Together, they explore how AI is transforming every layer of cybersecurity — from GRC to SecOps to architecture — and why the people who embrace AI will accelerate their careers the fastest. Jenai explains emerging opportunities like AI governance, new risk-assessment models, and how generative AI can actually strengthen communication and business alignment. They also discuss the unique needs of rural communities and SMBs, and why soft skills remain the ultimate career differentiator in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

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