EP101 How AI Is Forcing a Rethink of Hiring, Culture, and Leadership in Security

Описание: • John Kwarsick, founder of Kwarsick Consulting, argues the cybersecurity talent gap isn’t a shortage of people — it’s a shortage of AI-ready professionals.
• Organizations are obsessing over hiring cybersecurity specialists while ignoring the growing need for people who can collaborate with, manage, and integrate AI systems.
• John predicts traditional SOC analyst roles will largely disappear within five years as AI agents automate task-based security work.
• The real demand is shifting toward professionals who understand AI workflows, integrations, and the human psychology behind AI adoption.
• Many AI initiatives fail not because of bad technology, but because organizations ignore psychological safety, culture, and employee readiness.
• Executives themselves often lack AI fluency, including basic skills like prompting and workflow design, undermining accountability across teams.
• Hiring practices are outdated, focusing on task lists and tools instead of curiosity, adaptability, and critical thinking.
• John emphasizes the importance of qualifying candidates in, not out, by looking for unique value rather than resume checkboxes.
• Long-term success depends on intrinsic motivation, learning agility, and giving employees permission to experiment and fail.
• Companies that foster psychological safety, continuous learning, and human-centered innovation will be far better positioned to thrive in an AI-driven security landscape.

You can find John on LinkedIn here:   / john-a-kwarsick