AI Unmasked Our Work as Scaffolding

· Daniel Miessler · March 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
Summary
The blog post "AI Unmasked Our Work as Scaffolding" by Daniel Miessler argues that much of knowledge work, especially in cybersecurity, consists of scaffolding rather than core understanding, suggesting that AI is highlighting this inefficiency. Miessler provides personal insights into how AI influences the perception and implementation of cybersecurity practices, encouraging readers to rethink the fundamentals of their professions in light of automation.
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