AI is changing the skills employers look for in cybersecurity professionals, but is it actually reducing the number of cybersecurity jobs?
On the surface, AI adoption doesn’t appear to be leading to a reduction in cybersecurity jobs. An analysis by the Cisco-founded AI Workforce Consortium found that the number of advertised cybersecurity roles rose by 9.5% across G7 countries for the six-month period ending in March 2026.
In this episode, Kam Karaji, director of cybersecurity and risk management at the NFL, and Will O'Donnell, client relationship manager for IT recruitment at Robert Walters, explore how AI is reshaping the security jobs market (08.28).
From why “AI is in every job spec” to the growing importance of curiosity and AI literacy, they discuss what candidates need to stand out, and why you don't necessarily need formal AI qualifications to stay ahead.
Resources:
- Hiring for the AI Era: A New Challenge for CISOs – Infosecurity Magazine
- Cybersecurity Job Ads Requiring AI Skills Double – Infosecurity Magazine
- Building a cybersecurity workforce ready for what’s next – AI Workforce Consortium, Cisco
- Rethinking AI's Impact on Cybersecurity Roles – ISC2
