Ex-CISA head thinks AI might fix code so fast we won’t need security teams

Ex-CISA head Jen Easterly warns that AI could significantly impact the cybersecurity industry by quickly identifying vulnerabilities in software that cybercriminals exploit. Speaking at AuditBoard’s conference, she highlighted the evolving threat landscape due to the increasing number of data, platforms, and devices, which has expanded the attack surface for cyber threats from nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as cybercriminal gangs.

Easterly emphasized that the core issue is not cybersecurity itself, but rather the quality of software, as vendors often prioritize speed and cost over safety.