From CIA to CISO: AI security predictions and career strategies Guest Ross Young

Get your FREE Cybersecurity Salary Guide: Ross Young, CISO in residence at Team8, joins this week's Cyber Work episode to share insights from his fascinating career journey from the CIA to cybersecurity leadership. With over a decade of experience across intelligence agencies and major companies, Young discusses the rapidly evolving AI security landscape, predicts how AI will transform security roles and offers valuable career advice for cybersecurity professionals at all levels. Learn how security professionals can stay relevant in an AI-driven future and why continuous learning is non-negotiable in this field. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Ross Young's journey in cybersecurity 01:18 Cybersecurity job market insights 02:12 Ross Young's educational path 07:38 Experience at the CIA 10:38 Transition to the private sector 13:15 Current role at Team8 18:30 Daily life of a CISO in residence 22:12 Impact of AI on cybersecurity 25:23 Identifying phishing emails 25:49 New risks with AI models 27:08 Exploiting AI for malicious purposes 30:55 Defending against AI exploits 32:24 AI in security automation 33:30 Common mistakes in AI implementation 36:59 Future of cybersecurity with AI 43:18 Advice for security professionals 46:17 Career advice – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: About Infosec Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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This episode was published on Mar 31, 2025.

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