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These Cybersecurity Roles Are the Future: How to Thrive in the Age of AI
Future proof your cybersecurity career with these roles
In my last few articles, I’ve talked about how AI is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity industry — and not always in ways we expect.
While some traditional roles are under serious threat of automation, what often gets missed is this: AI isn’t just replacing jobs. It’s creating entirely new ones.
The security industry is not shrinking. It’s evolving.
Today, I want to explore the new cybersecurity career paths that are emerging — roles that didn’t exist a few years ago, but are quickly becoming some of the most in-demand skillsets in the industry.
If you’re just starting your journey or looking to reinvent yourself in the age of AI, this article is for you.
A Changing Industry
According to 2025 data from Ravio, entry-level hiring has collapsed by 73.4%.
Why?
Because AI systems are automating the kinds of tasks that used to define entry-level jobs
