Why AI Won't Replace Cybersecurity Professionals - with Dr. Ken Williams (Part 2)

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, but it isn't replacing cybersecurity professionals.It's making their work even more essential.In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Ken Williams explains how AI is fundamentally changing both cyber defense and cyber attacks. Through practical stories and easy-to-understand analogies, he explores zero-day vulnerabilities, phishing attacks, ransomware, digital identity, and why cybersecurity has become one of the most critical professions in modern society.Ken also shares how industry certifications, academic programs, and real-world experience must work together to prepare students for careers that will continue evolving alongside AI.Whether you're an educator, technology leader, or simply someone trying to understand today's cybersecurity landscape, this episode offers valuable insight into where the future is headed.In this episodeBuilding a cybersecurity academy near QuanticoWhy certifications matter alongside degreesClosing the gap between academia and industryUnderstanding zero-day vulnerabilitiesAI's impact on cybersecurityThe evolving threat of phishing and ransomwareWhy cybersecurity careers are growing—not disappearingHow AI is reshaping national securityJoin us at www.engagedbydesign.com to learn more aboutThe Course Design Accelerator Faculty-in-the-Loop AI in Higher Education