The Cyber Executive

Will AI Eliminate Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs? The Future of Cyber Talent

What happens when AI starts performing the tasks that traditionally helped cybersecurity professionals learn their craft? Recorded live at GPSEC 2026, Marc Ashworth sits down with Kristi Cook and Travis Nichols to discuss how AI is transforming cybersecurity careers, workforce development, hiring practices, and leadership pipelines. The conversation explores why curiosity, mentorship, internships, and human judgment may become even more important as organizations increasingly adopt AI-powered security tools.

AI Is Shrinking the Exploitation Window: What CISOs Need to Know with Yair Sabin

AI is changing cybersecurity faster than most organizations realize. Recorded live at GPSEC 2026, Marc Ashworth speaks with Yair Sabin CEO of Air Security about how artificial intelligence is accelerating exploit development, reducing attacker timelines, and creating new challenges for enterprise vulnerability management. Yair shares insights from offensive security research and discusses why organizations must rethink patching, application security, and cyber resilience as AI-powered attackers continue to gain speed.

The New Security Awareness Challenge: AI, Identity, and User Behavior with Josh Bloss

Technology is changing faster than most employees can keep up. Recorded live at GPSEC 2026, Marc Ashworth speaks with Josh Bloss about the future of cybersecurity awareness, identity security, OAuth risks, AI adoption, and how organizations can balance innovation with risk management. Josh explains why defining "normal" behavior is becoming more important than ever and how security leaders can help employees navigate increasingly complex technology environments.

When Ransomware Hits: Leadership, Tabletop Exercises, and the Reality of Incident Response with Brian Lourie

When a cyber incident occurs, leadership matters as much as technology. Recorded live at GPSEC 2026, Marc Ashworth sits down with Brian Lourie to discuss how organizations can prepare for ransomware attacks, build effective tabletop exercises, improve incident response processes, and lead through the uncertainty of a major cyber event. Brian shares practical insights on executive decision-making, business continuity planning, recovery prioritization, and why realistic testing is critical before a crisis occurs.

Why Cyber Leaders Must Become the “Department of Yes” with Andrew Wilder

Recorded live at GPSEC St. Louis, Marc Ashworth sits down with Andrew Wilder to discuss the future of cyber leadership in the age of AI. From shifting security teams from the “Department of No” to the “Department of Yes,” to building stronger teams through diverse thinking and empowerment, this episode explores what modern cybersecurity leadership really requires. Andrew also shares insights on: * Empowering security teams * Removing organizational roadblocks * Developing future leaders * Creating safe environments for innovation * Why great leaders want to be challenged A must-listen conversation for CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, and technology leaders navigating rapid change. #CyberSecurity #Leadership #CISO #AI #CyberPodcast