Cybersecurity Meets AI: The Good, The Bad & The Janky

There’s no doubt that AI is changing the game in cybersecurity, but not always in the ways we expect.

In this episode, Ron Eddings shares his firsthand experience with AI-powered tools that make him a cyber superhero—when they work. From automating security tasks to turbocharging programming workflows, AI is proving its value, but also revealing its limits. Through live walkthroughs and real-world examples, he showcases how AI automates security tasks, accelerates programming, and enhances research—while also showing why some cybersecurity actions should stay human-led.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - The good and bad of AI in security

04:00 - Google’s AI weapons controversy

06:30 - Deepfake scams and AI-powered phishing

09:00 - How AI helps (and fails) at programming

12:00 - Automating security research with AI

18:00 - AI-generated meeting notes & productivity hacks

21:00 - What AI should NEVER do

23:00 - The future of AI in cybersecurity

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