Adapting to AI: The Future of Security and Workforce

Capitol Meridian Partners' Razi on Smarter AI Use, Strong Leadership and Diversity Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • April 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity faster than predicted, transforming enterprise operations and reducing labor shortages. But many AI models prioritize speed over security, exposing organizations to significant risks. Niloofar Razi, operating partner at Capitol Meridian Partners, stressed the need for companies to evaluate models carefully before adoption.

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"The opportunities with respect to AI are transformative, which is why everyone's embracing it. Deployment is happening faster than anyone expected," Razi said. AI boosts productivity and eliminates toil, but she warned that unchecked deployment could lead to serious risks. She compared the evolution of AI models to the Frankenstein story: "Once it's let loose and comes alive, it doesn't always listen to its creator."

Razi called for the need for more ...