The Next Generation of Security Talent: Humans + Machines

The security professional of 2025 won’t look like the one from 2015, 2005 or 1995. As automation, LLMs, and machine-assist systems enter daily workflows, we’re facing a fundamental shift in what it means to work in security. This session explores the evolving skill sets, tools, and mental models needed to lead security teams in the AI era… and how to build, recruit, and retain talent that can thrive in it.

Key Takeaways:

• How AI and automation are changing security job roles (SOC, IR, AppSec, more).
• The new skills that matter: prompt literacy, data fluency, automation design, etc.
• Why security leaders must invest in workforce evolution, not just tech upgrades.
• Tactics to retain human expertise while embracing machine assistance.
• Lessons from past transitions (e.g., DevOps, cloud/SaaS) that can guide the next one.