Episode 9: AI and Security: Friend or Foe? with Terence JacksonHost: Dr. Kenneth JohnsonGuest: Terence JacksonDuration: ~23 minutesKeywords:AI, cybersecurity, threat detection, security posture, upskilling, cross-training, digital security, threat actors, zero trust, automationEpisode Summary:In this episode of Secured with Dr. KJ, Terence Jackson, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing both sides of the cybersecurity battlefield.Terence explains how AI is redefining traditional defenses, making threat detection faster and smarter—but also more accessible to adversaries. He walks through the advantages of agentic AI, the evolving threat landscape, and the urgent need for organizations to strengthen posture management and automate security operations. The conversation highlights the importance of upskilling, cross-training, and revisiting foundational security practices like zero trust to stay ahead in the AI arms race.Listeners will gain insight into the balance between automation and human oversight, and the very real pressures defenders face in a world where attackers have no red tape.What You’ll Learn:How AI empowers defenders to reason over large datasetsWhy threat actors are gaining speed with natural language-driven exploitsWhat agentic AI means for posture management and responseHow cross-training existing personnel accelerates readinessWhy the basics (patching, RBAC, MFA) still matter mostHow to prepare your SOC for AI-assisted defenseKey Takeaways:AI has obliterated traditional defenses—speed is the new battlegroundThreat actors are better resourced and less restricted than defendersNatural language is the new attack surfaceAgentic AI brings autonomous detection and remediation capabilitiesTime to compromise is now measured in minutes, not monthsCross-training network and IT engineers reduces staffing gapsAI can democratize learning and accelerate workforce developmentOrganizations must focus on zero trust and foundational hygieneAutomation must be balanced with human oversightAI is both a friend and a foe—how we use it determines the outcomeMemorable Quotes:“AI is obliterating traditional defenses.”“The hottest programming language right now is natural language.”“We’re defending at the pace and speed of AI.”“The attackers have jobs—just like we do.”“We need to do the basics better.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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