Fumbled intelligence: How security teams are losing the AI game

AI is becoming a part of everyday life — from students using it for study support to families walking into GP appointments with AI-assisted insights. But in many SOCs, its role remains unclear. While other industries race ahead, security teams are still navigating where AI fits within their toolsets and workflows.

Should AI be integrated into existing systems, or stand on its own as a new capability? Can it really reduce the burden on already stretched teams — or does it come with its own operational overhead?

In this session, we’ll explore how security teams can confidently embrace AI to enhance their capabilities without adding complexity. We’ll look at common challenges, the impact of consolidation trends, and how to move beyond legacy thinking to adopt the tools shaping tomorrow’s cyber defense. We’ll also unpack how MSSPs and broader industry perceptions influence adoption — and what conversations we should be having to drive meaningful progress in the modern SOC.