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Despite 88% of cybersecurity professionals believing automation will make their jobs easier, younger staffers are more concerned that the technology will replace their roles than their veteran counterparts, according to a research by Exabeam.

"The concern for automation among younger professionals in cybersecurity was surprising to us. In trying to understand this sentiment, we could partially attribute it to lack of on-the-job training using automation technology," said Samantha Humphries, security strategist at Exabeam.

Examining the sentiments around automation by region, 47% of US respondents were concerned about job security when automation software is in use, as well as SG, DE, AUS and UK. In the survey, which drew insights from professionals throughout the US, the UK, AUS, Canada, India and the Netherlands, only 10% overall believed that AI and automation were a threat to their jobs.

53% reported jobs that are either stressful or very stressful, which is down from last year.

"There is evidence that automation and AI/ML are being embraced, but this year's survey exposed fascinating generational differences when it comes to professional openness and using all available tools to do their jobs," said Phil Routley, senior product marketing manager, APJ, Exabeam.

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