BSides Kerala 2025 - Panel: Building, Nurturing, and Retaining Cybersecurity Talent in the Gen AI Era

Panel: Building, Nurturing, and Retaining Cyber Security Talent in the Gen AI Era

Panel discussion at BSides Kerala 2025 on the evolving challenges of attracting and retaining cybersecurity professionals as AI reshapes the industry. The conversation covered shifting skill requirements, workforce development in the GenAI era, and how to build inclusive career pathways that bring new voices into security.

Themes explored:

• How GenAI is changing the security skills baseline
• Mentorship, reskilling, and career pivots for existing security talent
• Building inclusive pipelines beyond traditional hiring filters
• Retaining senior talent in a market reshaped by AI

Reference:

https://bsideskerala.in/speakers/2025/vandana-verma/