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Sonali Shah
CEO of Cobalt and cybersecurity industry leader focused on offensive security and pen testing; discusses AI becoming the central battleground of cybersecurity in 2026.
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Jan 9, 2026
• 33min
Is interim the new permanent?
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Sonali Shah, CEO of Cobalt and a leader in offensive security, discusses the future of AI in cybersecurity. She predicts that by 2026, AI will transition from a mere concept to a fundamental battleground. Shah highlights the importance of focusing on malicious intent rather than just data theft, warns about the risks of deepfakes in social engineering, and emphasizes the need for a mix of traditional and novel authentication methods. She also addresses AI's impact on talent pipelines and the necessity of retaining human oversight in complex security scenarios.
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