Overwhelmed and Understaffed: Moving Beyond AI Hype to Combat Exponential Workload Growth

As cybersecurity workloads grow exponentially, organizations are ensnared in a relentless cycle of increasing demands and significant talent shortages. This presentation aims to cut through the AI hype and envision what the next generation of cyber teams will look like—shifting from reactive SOC-type monitoring to proactive, objective-driven, and process-focused efforts. We will explore real-world use cases that demonstrate how AI can reduce process completion times, enhance efficacy, and alleviate the daily workload of cybersecurity staff.