Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity on both sides of the fight. As AI becomes more powerful, it may be giving hackers new ways to exploit weaknesses faster than companies can fix them. On this episode of The Important Part, Boaz Gelbord, Chief Security Officer at Akamai Technologies, joins Liz Thomas to share his perspective on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and why he believes businesses may be entering a more vulnerable period. Liz explores with Boaz how individuals can better safeguard their personal information as cyber threats become more sophisticated. Boaz also explains how he thinks companies should approach protecting critical systems as AI introduces new challenges for cybersecurity teams. The conversation turns to the thousands of cybersecurity vendors competing in the market, as Boaz discusses where he thinks the industry is headed and what could set certain companies apart. Liz and Boaz also examine what the sector’s growth could mean for investors. As AI takes on a larger role in cybersecurity, what could separate the companies that stand out from the rest? The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas is a video podcast covering investing, markets, economic trends, portfolio strategy, and the biggest stories shaping investors today. About SoFi®: A finance company that could help you get ahead. Get Your Money Right® with SoFi. Additional resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Sign up for SoFi's newsletter for intel, insights, and inspo to help you get your money right. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing 101 Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: At SoFi, we believe investing is for everyone — which is why we’ve created a hub with info for beginners and experts alike. Start exploring to get investment education, advice, resources, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wealth Investing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Information you need to know to make your money work harder for you. This podcast should be used for informational purposes only and not deemed as a recommendation. Our Automated investing is via SoFi Wealth LLC, and is a registered investment advisor. Our Active investing is via SoFi securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest® platforms, please visit www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SoFi.com/Legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ©2026 Social Finance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.