Season 5 of The Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity brought together leading voices in security, psychology, and artificial intelligence to explore how AI is transforming both cyberattacks and defenses. The discussions highlighted a critical truth: AI is reshaping every aspect of cybersecurity.

From spirited debates to career advice, and a few laughs along the way, this season didn’t just inform—it challenged how we think. Whether you’re a CISO, a practitioner, or just curious about what’s next in security, there was something here for you.

Missed an episode or want to revisit what you heard? All videos are now available on demand. Check out the individual chapters below to catch up on Season 5.

Chapter 13 | The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots

AI tools may have guardrails, but adversaries are finding ways around them. In this session, Inma Martinez joined Abnormal’s Head of Threat Intelligence, Piotr Wojtyla, to explore how attackers manipulate AI chatbots and exploit legitimate AI platforms for malicious purposes.

Speakers:

• Piotr Wojtyla, Head of Threat Intelligence, Abnormal AI

• Inma Martinez, Digital Pioneer & AI Scientist

Chapter 14 | Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation

With security teams stretched thin, automation is mission-critical. In this chapter, Patricia Titus, Field CISO at Abnormal, was joined by long-time friends and fellow CISOs to discuss how AI cuts alert fatigue, boosts efficiency, and helps SOC teams do more with less.

Speakers:

• Patricia Titus, Field CISO, Abnormal AI
• Dwayne Smith, SVP of Security and CISO, Vensure Employer Solutions
• Marcos Marrero, CISO at H.I.G. Capital

Chapter 15 | Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering

AI is rewriting the psychology of trust, making deception tactics smarter, faster, and harder to spot. In the season finale, E.J. Whaley was joined by Dr. Mary Aiken to share strategies for outthinking AI-driven manipulation.

Speakers:

• EJ Whaley, Manager, Outbound Product Management, Abnormal AI
• Dr. Mary Aiken, World-leading expert in Cyberpsychology, Speaker, Author

See you in 2026 for the next season!