Cloud Security Podcast by Google EP227 AI-Native MDR: Betting on the Future of Security Operations?
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May 26, 2025 Eric Foster, CEO of Tenex.AI, is revolutionizing the security services industry through AI innovations. He delves into why starting an AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from scratch is a game changer. The discussion highlights the balance between human analysts and AI agents, exploring how their roles will shift in the next five years. Concerns about AI's accuracy in cybersecurity are addressed, alongside essential metrics organizations should prioritize when evaluating MDR efficacy. This insightful chat paves the way for the future of security operations.
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AI-Native MDR Advantage
- Starting an MDR from scratch with AI allows breaking free from legacy people, processes, and technologies.
- Legacy MSSPs struggle to fully adopt AI due to their established systems and mindset.
True AI Integration Matters
- Deep expertise in Google Security ecosystem is a key differentiator for AI-native MDR providers.
- Many AI security vendors bolt on AI superficially, lacking real integration and operational expertise.
Humans Stay Critical In SOC
- Humans remain essential for critical cybersecurity decisions for decades despite AI advances.
- AI excels at pattern matching and efficiency but organizations prefer skilled humans in control for accountability.
