K. DuBuclet - Webster University - CSSS 6000 Capstone

The following survey is to understand how those in cybersecurity are viewing emerging technologies as it relates to the future of cybersecurity, cybersecurity workforce readiness, and barriers to entry into cybersecurity - considering future time period between 10 - 20 years. All responses are anonymous. For this reason, I encourage you to respond honestly.

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* 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly improve cybersecurity defenses.

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* 2. Advances in AI will lead to more sophisticated cyber attacks in the next 5-10 years.

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* 3. Thinking about the time period from present day to the next 10 years, how much do you agree with the following statement: The ability of AI to detect cybersecurity threats will be outpaced by the ability of AI to create cybersecurity threats.

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* 4. Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current encryption methods.

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* 5. The emergence of quantum computing poses an existential threat to the cybersecurity industry.

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* 6. The benefits of AI and quantum computing in cybersecurity outweigh the potential risks.

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* 7. There is a need for more training and education on AI and quantum computing in the cybersecurity field.

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* 8. The cybersecurity industry is adequately prepared for the challenges posed by AI and quantum computing.

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* 9. AI and quantum computing will create more cybersecurity job opportunities.

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* 10. Job security in the cybersecurity field will be negatively affected by the advent of AI and quantum computing.

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* 11. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals will continue to outpace the supply, leading to a widening skills gap.

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* 12. Attracting and retaining top talent in the cybersecurity field will become increasingly challenging due to the rapid pace of technological change.

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* 13. The cybersecurity workforce will be replaced by an AI and Generative AI workforce.

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* 14. What percentage of cybersecurity workforce will be replaced by an AI and Generative AI workforce.

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* 15. Current cybersecurity policies and regulations are sufficient to handle the implications of AI and quantum computing.

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* 16. The barriers to entry in the cybersecurity field will increase due to the complexity of AI and quantum computing.

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* 17. What is your gender?

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* 18. Any additional thoughts on this topic?

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