How to build forward-thinking cybersecurity teams for tomorrow

The document argues that AI is accelerating both cyber offense and defense, shifting the core cybersecurity challenge from technology to talent, and calls for reimagined hiring, onboarding, retention, and continuous learning strategies to build resilient, AI-savvy security teams. It highlights emerging AI-enabled threats (e.g., spear phishing, vulnerability chaining, adaptive malware, deepfakes) and advocates for cognitive diversity and non-traditional backgrounds to interrogate AI systems effectively. The piece outlines governance and culture practices (e.g., security-by-design, deputy CISO roles) and urges CISOs, policymakers, academia, and the security community to foster collaboration, rapid learning, and threat intelligence sharing to future-proof defenses.