What 11 Months in the RISE Mentorship Program Can Do for Your Cybersecurity Career
Only 22% of the cybersecurity workforce is women. That number has barely moved in years. And while the industry talks endlessly about the talent gap, closing it requires more than conversation. It requires structured investment in the people already doing the work. The RISE Inclusive Mentoring Program is The Cyber Guild’s answer to that challenge. […]
6 Human Skills That Will Define Cybersecurity Leaders in the Age of AI
The conversation about AI in cybersecurity tends to focus on what it can automate. Threat detection, log analysis, pattern recognition, incident triage, AI tools are getting faster and more capable at all of it. That part of the story is real and worth paying attention to. But there is another part of the story that […]
Why Traditional Cyber Talent Models Are Broken and What Comes Next
The cybersecurity industry has a problem. It keeps trying to solve a talent crisis using the same approach that created it. For years, the default hiring playbook has looked the same. Post a job listing requiring a four-year degree in computer science or information technology. Add a stack of certifications. Require three to five years […]
The cybersecurity pipeline starts in high school: What we can learn from one state’s approach
Indiana is home to a booming pharmaceutical export economy and a leading manufacturing base. But like many states, Indiana is facing a growing vulnerability: more than 20,000 open cybersecurity roles in the state, and until recently, fewer than 600 high school students were on a path to fill them. It’s an impossible equation to ignore, […]
How AI Is Changing Core Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities
Artificial intelligence is not replacing cybersecurity teams. It is reshaping what their work looks like. Routine tasks are becoming automated. Decision-making is getting faster. And the skills that matter most are shifting toward strategic thinking, context, and judgment. For cybersecurity professionals navigating this change, the question is not whether AI will affect your role. It […]
What AI Can Automate in Cybersecurity and Where Human Judgment Still Matters
The future of AI in cyber security will not be defined by automation alone. It will be shaped by how well organizations understand where AI can genuinely improve speed and scale, and where human judgment still needs to lead. For cyber teams in 2026, that balance is becoming a workforce issue as much as a […]
Why AI Literacy Matters in Cybersecurity in 2026
AI literacy in cybersecurity is becoming a practical requirement, not a niche specialty. As AI tools reshape security workflows, reporting, analysis, and decision-making, cyber professionals are being asked to work with new systems while still protecting trust, judgment, and accountability. In 2026, that means AI literacy is no longer just helpful for technical specialists. It […]
Securing the Future: How AI and Upskilling are Redefining Cybersecurity Jobs
The news of Anthropic’s latest model, Mythos, sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This model can, reportedly, unearth and exploit vulnerabilities with unprecedented scale and speed, rendering traditional approaches to software patching woefully slow. Although Mythos’ capabilities are not yet widely available, and knowledge of its true capabilities is still murky, it is nonetheless rattling […]
Why Skills-Based Hiring Matters More in Cybersecurity in 2026
Skills-based hiring is becoming one of the most important workforce strategies in cybersecurity. As organizations face evolving threats, tighter budgets, and ongoing talent shortages, many leaders are rethinking whether traditional degree and experience filters are actually helping them find the people they need. In 2026, the answer is increasingly clear: hiring for demonstrated skills, practical […]
5 Ways to Build Cyber Career Readiness in an AI-Enabled Workforce
Careers in cyber security are evolving quickly, and that means career readiness has to evolve too. Technical skills still matter, but they are no longer the whole story. As AI changes workflows, regulations shift, and employers rethink what high-performing teams need, cyber professionals are being asked to adapt faster, learn continuously, and bring a broader […]