Shan Kulkarni - Security in the Vibe Coding Era

In this episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity, host Christophe sits down with Shan Kulkarni, a security leader focused on the intersection of AI, engineering, and human-centric security practices. They explore the massive shift currently happening in the industry as AI takes over traditional "knowledge work," forcing a move toward higher-level human intuition. Shan introduces the concept of **"Vibe Coding"** and discusses how outcome-driven requirements are changing the types of vulnerabilities we face. Key Discussion Points - The End of Knowledge Work? How AI is automating the repetitive analysis and coding tasks that used to define a career, and why intuition is the new premium skill. - AI in Security: Practical ways to use tools like Claude to automate leadership tasks and reclaim your time. - Vibe Coding & Security: What happens when software is generated based on "vibes" and outcomes rather than line-by-line coding? - Gamifying Vulnerability Fixes: Using scoreboards and competitive metrics to drive engineering engagement and faster remediation. - The Business Language of Security: Why translating technical risk into business value remains the biggest hurdle for security leaders. About the Guest Shan Kulkarni is a security leader and strategist known for innovative approaches to automation and gamification. He has a deep background in software engineering, which informs his outcome-driven approach to security. Resources Mentioned - Claude AI (Anthropic) - Vibe Coding (Modern development concept) Connect with Us - Breaking Into Cybersecurity YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIntoCybersecurity - Christophe Foulon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/ ---🛡️ Navigating the Changing Threat Landscape & Keeping SMBs Safe:• Subscribe to the vCISO Brief on Substack: https://vciso.substack.com• Book a Free 30-Min Security Snapshot Call: https://calendarbridge.com/book/cpf-coaching/🔔 Subscribe & Follow the Ecosystem:• Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/16hs6zYtLa4iS4RTcyNF71• Breaking Into Cybersecurity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingIntoCybersecurity• CPF Coaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CPFCoaching• Website: https://breakingintocybersecurity.com• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/