AI & Cybersecurity: Digital Defender or Biggest Threat? | Dr Touhid Bhuiyan

Is artificial intelligence becoming our greatest digital defender—or our biggest cybersecurity threat? In this episode of Miswaak Let’s Talk, Dr Touhid Bhuiyan joins host Sahrear CR for an insightful global conversation about AI, cybersecurity and the future of digital trust. Dr Touhid Bhuiyan is a Professor of Cybersecurity and Assistant Director of the School of IT at Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST), USA. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: AI—Defender or Security Threat? 01:41 Dr Touhid Bhuiyan’s Global Journey 03:42 Building a Career in a Changing Tech World 06:22 What Cybersecurity Students Often Misunderstand 09:48 Does AI Help Defenders or Hackers More? 12:26 AI Automation, Jobs and Human Oversight 15:38 Voice Cloning, Phishing and Online Scams 18:25 Passwords, Passkeys and Multi-Factor Authentication 20:27 Superintelligence and the Risks of Uncontrolled AI 25:14 Can AI Companies Be Trusted to Police Themselves? 28:58 AI Transparency, Regulation and Public Consent 33:04 Is “Superintelligence” More Than a Buzzword? 36:49 Audience Q&A 38:42 Will AI Replace Jobs or Create New Careers? 42:21 Strengthening Bangladesh’s IT Community 46:02 Data Centres, Water and AI’s Environmental Cost 54:01 Cybersecurity Careers and Global Opportunities 58:39 Degrees, Certifications and Building a Portfolio 1:01:51 Cybersecurity as a Second Career 1:03:33 Rapid-Fire Questions 1:05:17 Dr Touhid’s Final Advice 1:07:44 Dr Touhid’s Vision for Miswaak 1:09:44 Paris Conference, Sponsorship and Closing The conversation explores: • How AI is transforming cybersecurity • AI-powered scams, phishing and deepfakes • Autonomous AI agents and emerging security risks • Privacy, surveillance and public trust • AI regulation and corporate accountability • The environmental impact of data centres • Cybersecurity education and essential skills • Local and international cybersecurity careers • Practical advice for students and professionals Whether you are a student, software engineer, cybersecurity professional, business leader or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation offers practical insights into the opportunities and dangers ahead. Guest: Dr Touhid Bhuiyan Host: Sahrear CR Programme: Miswaak Let’s Talk 🌐 www.miswaakofficial.com 📧 hello@miswaakofficial.com Interested in joining a future episode or supporting Miswaak’s international initiatives? Please contact us by email. #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #DigitalSecurity #Deepfake #CyberCareers #DataPrivacy #AIRegulation #FutureOfAI #DigitalTrust #TechCareers #MiswaakLetsTalk #fable #unga