

EP172 RSA 2024: Separating AI Signal from Noise, SecOps Evolves, XDR Declines?
9 snips May 13, 2024
Exploring the rise of AI buzzwords and decline of XDR in cybersecurity at RSA 2024. Is AI just hype or the real deal? SecOps evolution, cloud security's focus on CSPM, and the battle between security platforms and focused tools. Exciting risks in AI security and the challenges of managing system outputs and model theft risks.
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Marketing Language at RSA
- Tim and Anton noticed competing marketing language at RSA, from buzzwords like "AI-powered" to more subdued claims of "optimal" tools.
- They found both approaches lacking and preferred neither extreme.
AI Use-Case Discovery
- The cybersecurity industry is currently in a use-case discovery phase for AI, particularly generative AI.
- While some use cases like malware analysis show promise, others, like automated detection rule generation, are less effective.
XDR Decline and Legacy Tool Use
- XDR (Extended Detection and Response) appears to be declining in popularity at RSA, possibly falling into the "trough of disillusionment."
- Despite the hype around newer technologies, many organizations still rely on older tools and technologies, like email security and DLP.