AI: Friend or Foe? What It Really Means for Security Testing

AI is everywhere right now. It is shaping conversations across every part of business, and cybersecurity is no exception.

But behind the headlines and hype, many organisations are still trying to answer some very practical questions. Is AI making attackers more effective? Can it genuinely improve defensive capability? Where does it add value in security testing, and where does human expertise still matter most?

This webinar takes a practical look at AI in the context of cybersecurity testing and assurance. We will explore how AI is already being used to support both offensive and defensive activity, where it can speed up analysis and increase efficiency, and where over-reliance on automation can create blind spots.

Using real-world security testing context, we will look at how AI can assist with tasks such as vulnerability discovery, payload development, code analysis, and attack-surface identification, while also considering its role in detection, response, and ongoing security operations.

Most importantly, we will address the question many teams are asking: is AI a replacement for traditional security testing, or is its real value in strengthening the work of experienced security professionals?

This session is designed to help organisations cut through the noise, understand where AI fits today, and think more clearly about how to use it responsibly as part of a stronger, more resilient security approach.

What we’ll cover

• Why AI has become such a major topic in cybersecurity
• How AI is being used in both offensive and defensive security activity
• Where AI can support security testing and where human expertise remains essential
• The risks of relying too heavily on automation
• What AI means in practical terms for organisations trying to improve resilience
• How businesses can approach AI in security with more clarity and confidence

Who should attend

This webinar is aimed at IT leaders, security teams, technical decision-makers, and organisations looking to better understand how AI is influencing cybersecurity, testing, and real-world defence.

How to join

This is an online webinar taking place on Wednesday 20th May at 2:00pm UK time. Registration is managed via our webinar platform.

Register for the webinar:

https://unlockedwebinars.com/register-webinar/ai-friend-or-foe-what-it-really-means-for-security-testing