Yes, AI Will Replace Cybersecurity Jobs (If You Let It)

Is AI coming for your cybersecurity job?

In this episode of Security Beyond the Checkbox, host Jason Firch sits down with PurpleSec’s Chief AI Officer, Tom Vazdar, to unpack the role of AI in cybersecurity and what it means for your career.

From CrowdStrike’s 2025 job cuts to a Reddit user’s story of their team being replaced by AI, we dive into the headlines and separate fact from fear.

Spoiler: AI isn’t replacing cybersecurity jobs—it’s evolving them.

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Tom shares actionable insights on how AI is reshaping roles, creating hybrid opportunities like AI Security Engineer and AI Governance Specialist, and why skills like ethics, communication, and AI fluency are now critical.

Learn how to stay ahead by getting hands-on with AI tools, building projects, and sharing your work on LinkedIn. Plus, discover why passively absorbing information won’t cut it—you need to build to stand out.

Tom brings more than two decades of cybersecurity expertise to this discussion. He is an expert in AI and leads the development of advanced cybersecurity strategies, enhancing data protection and compliance. As an AI strategist and mentor, Tom advocates for ethical AI integration.

Video Chapters
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00:00 - Introduction
02:12 - Will AI Replace Cybersecurity Jobs?
03:19 - What Is The Role Of AI In Cybersecurity?
04:49 - How Is AI Reshaping Cybersecurity Jobs?
05:51 - How Do Humans An AI Work Best Together?
07:03 - What Cybersecurity Jobs Are Emerging?
10:10 - What Skills Do Cybersecurity Professionals Need?
11:52 - How Do You Learn AI Security?
13:31 - Is It Ethical To Replace Cybersecurity Jobs With AI?
15:00 - What's The Bottom Line?

About The Experts
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Jason Firch, MBA
https://purplesec.us/about-us/leaders...

Tom Vazdar
https://purplesec.us/about-us/leaders...

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