Fueling the Business with Cyber AI & Automation with Kieran Norton

Sep 12, 2024

Kieran Norton, a Principal at Deloitte & Touche and U.S. Cyber and AI Automation Leader, shares his expertise on the transition to AI-native Security Operations Centers. The conversation highlights how AI helps tackle alert fatigue and enhances threat detection, allowing analysts to focus on complex challenges. Norton discusses the integration of existing tools with AI for improved cybersecurity effectiveness and emphasizes the need for a balance between automation and human oversight. He also touches on the future trends in AI within the cybersecurity landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

AI-Driven Security Operations: A Transformative Approach

05:00 • 17min

Transforming Alert Overload into Efficient Responses

21:35 • 2min

AI-Driven Enhancements in Cybersecurity Operations

23:36 • 14min

Harnessing AI for Transformation in Cybersecurity Operations

37:20 • 5min

Navigating Cybersecurity Skills and Tools

41:53 • 7min

Embracing AI in Cybersecurity: Key Takeaways and Resources

48:51 • 2min

In this episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership, interviews Kieran Norton, Principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP and U.S. Cyber and AI Automation Leader. They discuss the evolution from traditional Security Operations Centers (SOC) to AI-native SOCs, addressing the issues of alert fatigue and data volume.

Norton explains how AI can automate routine tasks, allowing analysts to focus on more complex issues, enhancing an organization’s security posture, and offers insights into the interplay between AI and human intelligence in cybersecurity. Also covered are the future trends in AI and cybersecurity, the importance of integrating existing tools with AI SOC platforms, and the benefits of zero-trust solutions.

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