CARY, N. C., March 13, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE )– As Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) -powered cyber threats surge, , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, is launching a new initiative to help organizations rethink cybersecurity training and workforce development. The organization warns that AI is reshaping both the risk environment and the skills required for security professionals. While AI offers significant benefits in computer security, organizations must ensure their teams are properly trained to utilize it successfully without becoming overly reliant on technology.
” The rise of AI in cybersecurity isn’t really a challenge—it’s an opportunity”, said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. ” By training cybersecurity experts effectively, AI may be leveraged to screen noise, reduce stress, and increase productivity. But, if we don’t teach people to understand the’ why’ behind AI-driven choices, we risk a potential where security professionals are mindlessly following AI without the experience to think thoroughly beyond it”.
AI as a Force Multiplier: Improving SOC Productivity and Threat Detection
AI-driven security tools are improving the signal-to-noise ratio, making Security Operations Centers ( SOCs ) more efficient by reducing false positive alerts—an area cybersecurity tools have been refining for over a decade. AI is prioritize critical dangers, allowing experts to focus on real risks rather than wasting time investigating fake alarms.
” AI is making risk monitoring smarter, but it’s not foolproof”, said Tracy Wallace, Director of Content at INE Security. ” Security specialists need to be trained to work alongside AI, not only following its output. AI is excellent at reducing call fatigue, but analysts also need the expertise to research, perceive, and respond to threats properly”.
Generative AI: A Double-Edged Weapon for Cybersecurity Talent
One of the most appealing yet intricate aspects of AI’s increase is its effect on the cybersecurity workforce. On one hand, relational AI will lower the barrier to entry, allowing more professionals to provide the security industry and reducing the global labour shortage.
However, this transition even presents risks. ” The problem isn’t that AI is making cybersecurity easier”, said Wallace. ” The problem is that if experts become too dependent on AI output, they won’t produce the critical-thinking skills necessary to work beyond what the AI gives them. Organizations must ensure that cybersecurity training teaches professionals not just how to use AI but how to work independently of it when needed”.
The Data Privacy Dilemma: AI and LLM Security Risks
Another concern in AI-driven cybersecurity is data privacy and security risks with large language models ( LLMs). While concerns over data leakage with cloud-based AI models are growing, this isn’t a new challenge—it’s an evolution of longstanding security principles. Organizations must ensure AI-powered security solutions do not require external data sharing.
” As AI becomes more deeply integrated into cybersecurity operations, privacy-first security architectures are crucial”, said Wallace. ” Organizations need AI models that can operate securely without exposing sensitive data to external systems”.
The Future of AI Security Training: Agentic Architectures and AI-Driven Automation
Looking ahead, Agentic AI architectures are becoming a hot topic in cybersecurity. While some view it as buzzword hype, there is real potential for AI-driven security agents that autonomously investigate threats, adjust defenses in real-time, and improve security workflows with minimal human intervention.
However, automation must be carefully balanced. ” Agentic AI might be the future, but we can’t let it replace hands-on expertise and human decision-making”, said Warn. ” Security professionals must be trained to interpret AI-driven insights, make judgment calls, and recognize when AI is wrong”.
Training as the Solution: INE Security’s AI-Powered Cybersecurity Curriculum
To close the cybersecurity skills gap and help professionals work effectively with AI, INE Securityis working to expand its AI-driven training programs. These programs will focus on:
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AI-Driven Threat Analysis – Training security teams to interpret AI-generated threat intelligence and reduce false positives.
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Machine Learning for Cyber Defense – Teaching professionals how AI-powered security models work and how attackers exploit AI vulnerabilities.
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Generative AI in Cybersecurity – Helping cybersecurity teams understand the risks and benefits of AI-generated attacks and defenses.
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Hands-On AI Security Labs – Simulating real-world AI-powered attacks and training professionals on how to counter them manually and with AI assistance.
” Our end goal is not just to train security professionals how to use AI but to train them how to think critically in an AI-driven world”, said Wallace.
The Call to Action: Prepare for AI-Driven Threats Now
With AI transforming cybersecurity threats at an unprecedented pace, INE Securityurges companies to:
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Train their cybersecurity teams on AI-driven tools, while ensuring they develop critical problem-solving skills.
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Prioritize AI-powered security solutions that enhance, not replace, human expertise.
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Implement privacy-first AI models that reduce data exposure risks.
” The AI revolution in cybersecurity is here”, concluded Warn. ” Organizations that act now—by investing in security training, developing cybersecurity talent, and understanding how AI truly impacts the field—will be the ones leading the industry forward. The future of cybersecurity belongs to those who train for it”.
About INE Security
is the premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and certification. Harnessing a powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, a global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE Securityis the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide for cybersecurity training in business and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers, offering both Red Team training and Blue Team training. INE Security’s suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity and is committed to delivering advanced technical training while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in an IT career.
Contact
Kathryn Brown
INE Security
kbrown@ine.com
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