When it comes to cybersecurity education, there are several specific reasons that universities are struggling to prepare students for the demands of the workforce.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is doing exactly what security teams hoped it would do: eliminate the repetitive, low-value work that has long burned out junior analysts. But in solving this problem, it may be creating another one that could have a long-lasting impact.

In many organizations, the next generation of cybersecurity experts is already in the building. IT, compliance and operations staff often have the foundational knowledge to transition into security roles with the right support. Yet, companies frequently default to external hiring, overlooking people who already understand their systems, data and culture.