Experts from TCS and Rent the Runway discuss how AI is impacting the ever-changing cyber landscape.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to impact operations in the cybersecurity field in many ways. From the ability to reduce workload and reduce burnout, it has increased removal of jobs and have a negative impact on acquisition of new skillsit is fair to say that the use of organizational AI has its advantages and disadvantages.
To Rehan Jaddi, vice president of engineering and chief information and security officer at Rent The RunwayThe rapid adoption and integration of AI represents a significant challenge for cyber security.
He said, “While AI brings great opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it also introduces new and complex risks. To address this, we are continuously developing a comprehensive AI framework for risk management and control. This is not just about preventing threats, but about enabling business to innovate safely.”
Risk reduction and make sure to do your besthe explained that Rent the Runway works to define risk tolerance to guide the strategy of AI adoption, establish clear principles and policies for the use of AI in a correct and safe manner, evaluate and use new security technologies designed to protect AI systems, adapt IT and security teams’ skills to meet the needs of this new environment and take strategic and proactive action to protect data.
It’s a dangerous place at points, agreed Jennifer Scott, head of security delivery and cybersecurity operations. TCSInternational delivery centre, Letterkenny.
He said, “While the evolution of AI has the potential to mature and improve security operations centers and security information and event management capabilities, it can also have a negative impact, enabling attackers to easily find loopholes, expose and minimize human error.
“Human error and vulnerability to AI-powered phishing attacks is a growing challenge. User education about AI-enabled phishing and phishing remains critical to preventing the potentially high cost of compromising customer systems.”
Strong defensive skills
Of the skills and qualifications most relevant to the role of cybersecurity in today’s organizations, Scott said, particularly at TCS, professionals with skills in incident management, threat hunting and forensics are in high demand.
He said, “OT security is also in high demand. Industry-recognized certifications in high demand include, OSCP (certified security professional), CISSP (certified information systems security professional) and CISM (certified security manager).
Jaddi noted that while demand for traditional cybersecurity skills remains high in 2026, Rent the Runway is increasingly looking for professionals with a combination of technical and business acumen.
He said, the most sought-after qualifications in the organization today fall into three main categories, which are AI and machine learning security, cloud and application security and finally, risk management and communication.
On AI and machine learning security, Jaddi explained that as AI is also integrated into workplace operations, Rent the Runway needs trained professionals who understand the unique risks of machine learning models and are equipped with the necessary skills to build security throughout the AI lifecycle.
He added, “With the increase in SaaS applications and our cloud infrastructure, we need professionals who can protect our data and applications in a distributed and dynamic environment. This includes expertise in container security and identity and access management.”
Jaddi is of the opinion that it is no longer enough for an employee to be a technical expert in their field. Instead, security professionals work in an environment where they need to be able to translate complex technical risks into business goals, communicating effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
He said, “Ultimately, we want security leaders who can think strategically and work as business partners, empowering innovation while protecting the organization.”
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