Smarter Hiring in Security: Why AI and People Must Work Together

Smarter Hiring in Security: Why AI and People Must Work Together

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Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services

In the security industry, hiring the right talent is mission-critical. AI offers speed, scale, and data-driven insights that help streamline recruiting — especially for technical and high-volume roles.

But security isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about trust, integrity, and cultural fit — qualities that algorithms alone can’t fully capture.

The smartest security teams use AI to handle repetitive tasks and surface the right candidates, freeing up recruiters to focus on what really matters: building relationships and assessing the human qualities that keep organizations safe.

In today’s competitive landscape — especially in fast-growing tech hubs like Utah — the future of hiring isn’t AI or people. It’s AI and people, working together.

Leaders who get this balance right will build stronger, more resilient security teams — and ultimately, safer organizations.

#SecurityHiring #AIinSecurity #RecruitingWithAI #CyberSecurityCareers #TalentAcquisition #PeopleFirst #HiringStrategy #UtahTech #SmartHiring

Source:

Smart Security in Healthcare: Enhancing Guard Services with Technology. (July 7, 2025) Security Guard Magazine. 

 

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