Regarding cybersecurity, AI is our best hope in a profession that lacks hope
AI presents a paradox in cybersecurity: while it threatens jobs, creativity, and authenticity, it also offers critical solutions to increasingly complex security challenges. The author, a cybersecurity expert, expresses deep concern about AI eroding human originality and replacing human roles, yet finds hope in its ability to tackle otherwise unsolvable security problems. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence.
- ▪AI is creating new cybersecurity risks while also offering powerful tools to combat them.
- ▪The author spoke at Manchester Community College about cybersecurity and shared a personal college essay story.
- ▪AI is replacing human jobs and challenging the concept of originality in creative fields.
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When it comes to cybersecurity, AI is our best hope in a profession that generally lacks hope Byline: Chris Plummer Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Latest News, Community, Point of View, Science & Technology, Business AI, cybersecurity O P I N I O N CYBER DEFENDER By Christopher Plummer I’ve had a busy start to the year, in terms of in-person events and speaking opportunities – things which are unusual for me but something I do consider important. Even when these commitments start to feel dreadful as the pressures of work and life begin to conspire against earlier good intentions. It is nice to be out from in front of a screen once in a while and engaging with live humans.
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