AI is fundamentally changing how cyberattacks are designed, executed, and scaled—and many security teams are struggling to keep pace. In this video, we explore what AI-powered threats really mean for defenders and why traditional awareness training and static exercises are no longer enough.

Attackers are now using AI to generate convincing phishing campaigns in seconds, create realistic deepfake audio and video, and automate ransomware operations that move at machine speed. Unlike traditional attacks, these threats don’t just increase volume—they increase deception, speed, and adaptability, making them harder to detect and contain using basic controls alone.

Drawing on real-world experience leading dynamic, team-based cyber simulation exercises, this discussion explains why readiness in the AI era isn’t about what teams learned last year. It’s about how quickly they can adapt to constantly evolving adversary tactics. Annual training modules and checklist-based exercises simply can’t keep up with threats that change daily.

The video outlines how security leaders can prepare their teams for this new reality by moving beyond static training and adopting continuously updated, live-fire simulations. By practicing against AI-driven scenarios—such as automated phishing, deepfake impersonation, and advanced persistent threats—teams build the reflexes, decision-making skills, and coordination needed to respond under real pressure.

For CISOs and SOC leaders, the message is clear: AI changes the tempo of the fight. To be truly breach-ready, teams must train against threats that move faster, deceive better, and adapt instantly—so they can anticipate and counter the adversary before real damage occurs.