Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Technology: A Q&A with Professor Jose Martinez

October 9, 2026 - 21:36

Technology keeps moving, and the work of protecting information, systems, and people from cyber threats moves with it. At Felician University's School of Business and Information Sciences, Professor Jose Martinez draws on decades spent in programming, technology management, and cybersecurity to prepare the next wave of professionals.

In a recent discussion, Martinez traced his path from hands-on programming to leading security efforts, and explained how that experience shapes what he brings to students. He pointed to Felician's dedicated cybersecurity lab as a central part of the learning experience, a space where theory meets practice and students confront realistic scenarios rather than abstract concepts.

Curiosity, he said, matters as much as technical skill. The field changes too quickly for anyone to rely on what they learned a few years ago, so he pushes students to keep asking questions and testing their assumptions. Artificial intelligence sits at the center of that push. Martinez described both the promise and the risk: new tools can strengthen defenses, but they also give attackers fresh methods and force professionals to rethink old playbooks.

His goal is not to hand students easy answers. It is to help them read the shifting landscape, adapt, and take responsibility for the systems people depend on every day.