AI is changing how software vulnerabilities are discovered, exploited and fixed. But can cybersecurity teams keep up? In this episode of Cyber Security Matters, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose speak with Igor Seletskiy, CEO of TuxCare and founder of CloudLinux, about the growing pressure on vulnerability management, the changing balance between attackers and defenders, and the skills that will matter as AI becomes more capable.
Drawing on decades of experience in software development, Linux and web hosting, Igor explains why the industry can no longer rely on traditional vulnerability prioritisation alone. He also shares lessons from building technology businesses, leading remote engineering teams and adapting to a world where AI is changing how technical work gets done.
In this episode
- The changing vulnerability landscape: Why AI is making it easier to discover and exploit vulnerabilities, including by chaining together several lower-severity flaws.
- The future of vulnerability management: Why organisations will need to address more vulnerabilities, more quickly, rather than allowing backlogs to grow.
- Attackers versus defenders: Why attackers may benefit first from AI, and why Igor believes defenders could gain the advantage over time.
- Automation and patching: How AI and automated workflows could change vulnerability discovery, prioritisation and remediation.
- Separating AI value from hype: Why AI should solve a genuine problem rather than simply be included in a product for the sake of it.
- Building and leading engineering teams: Igor’s lessons on hiring excellent people, trusting remote teams and balancing freedom with high expectations.
- The changing value of technical skills: Why strong fundamentals remain important, alongside clear thinking, problem-solving and the ability to explain the outcome you want from AI.
- Advice for people entering cybersecurity: Why learning how systems work beneath the surface—and digging deeper into the reasoning behind AI-generated answers—can help build lasting understanding.
About Igor Seletskiy
Igor Seletskiy is a technology entrepreneur and software developer with more than two decades of experience across Linux, web hosting and cybersecurity. He founded CloudLinux in 2009 and leads TuxCare, whose services include Linux security, live patching and extended lifecycle support.
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