AI in Cybersecurity for SOC Analysts
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how security operations centers detect, investigate, and respond to threats.
But what does AI actually look like in day to day SOC work, and how should analysts think about using it effectively?
In this episode of Simply Cyber Firesides, host Gerald Auger, Ph.D. is joined by Wade Wells and Hayden Covington for a practical discussion on AI in cybersecurity from the perspective of SOC analysts and detection engineers.
Wade is a Lead Detection Engineer at a Fortune 50 company with years of experience across security operations, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence, and detection engineering in highly regulated environments. He is also a board member of BSides San Diego and co host of the Simply Defensive podcast.
Hayden is a Senior SOC Analyst and Detection Engineer at Black Hills Information Security, where he focuses on building high fidelity detections, incident response, and structured SOC operations. He is also the founder of Noct Information Security and an active contributor to the SOC community.
🎯 In this SC Firesides chat, we'll cover:
How AI is currently being used in SOC environments
Where AI helps analysts and where it can create new challenges
The impact of AI on detection engineering and threat hunting
Skills SOC analysts should build to stay relevant
Practical ways to evaluate AI driven security tools
This session is designed for SOC analysts, detection engineers, blue teamers, and anyone interested in how AI is reshaping security operations without the hype.
Register to attend now and get a calendar invite emailed as a reminder to attend!