AI & Cybersecurity: A CISO’s Real Perspective on the Future of Tech

In this episode of the Wake Up X Podcast, Efren sits down with Gustavo Mastroianni, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a California state agency, to break down the real impact of AI in cybersecurity.We dive deep into:How fast AI is evolving (faster than expected)Whether AI will replace jobs or create new onesAI in SOC, GRC, and automation workflowsData Loss Prevention (DLP) and AI guardrailsWhy AI is becoming a required skill for IT & Cyber professionalsCertifications like CISM, CRISC, and AI-focused certsThe balance between technology and security (CTO vs CISO mindset)Real-world risks like AI hallucinations and data leakageThis is not hype — this is real-world insight from someone leading cybersecurity programs today.Whether you're:Entry-level ITSOC AnalystGRC professionalOr aiming for CISO/CTO rolesThis episode gives you a clear roadmap of how AI will shape your career.🔗 Chapters00:00 – Intro & Guest Background03:00 – How fast AI is actually moving07:00 – AI becoming a job requirement11:00 – AI in SOC & automation15:00 – AI certifications & career growth20:00 – Education vs Certifications27:00 – Will AI replace jobs?33:00 – GRC, audits & AI risks40:00 – Real-world CISO accomplishments46:00 – CTO vs CISO mindset52:00 – Final advice for professionals🔥 Hashtags#WakeUpX #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinCyber #CISO #ITCareers #TechLeadership #SOC #GRC #DLP #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #CareerGrowth #AIJobs #CyberPodcast