Adventures in AI is your monthly update on AI in cybersecurity - built for CISOs, CIOs and Security Leaders defending complex global environments.

In the July’s episode, Proofpoint's Molly Mclain Sterling, Sr Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, discussed how AI has changed cybersecurity and whether email security still matters in the AI era. She addressed several myths about AI in cybersecurity, including the misconception that AI will replace cybersecurity teams and the belief that API-based detection equals modern security. Carl  reviewed findings from Proofpoint's 2026 AI and Human Risk Report, which surveyed 1,400 security professionals, showing that 87% of organisations have AI assistance beyond trial phase and 76% are using AI agents for autonomous decision making. The discussion covered how attackers are using AI to speed up phishing and other attacks, while defenders can also leverage AI to improve detection capabilities without significant performance impact.