Demand for cybersecurity pros with AI skills is reaching a 'fever pitch'

Business Insider | 18-09-2026 12:21pm |

Tech leaders, including Box CEO Aaron Levie, have said that AI will lead to more cybersecurity jobs. A Cloudflare executive said the demand for professionals with deep AI and security expertise has reached a 'fever pitch.' AI is creating both more threats and more defense capabilities, leading to changes in cybersecurity work. Levie expects cybersecurity to become one of the hottest job categories, with humans remaining responsible for oversight and high-stakes decisions.

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