Jason Shockey, a military-to-cybersecurity transition expert, and Seth Goldhammer, a seasoned SIEM professional, dive into the transformative changes in the SIEM market. They discuss the role of machine learning and generative AI, the significance of situational awareness, and common pitfalls that lead to SIEMs becoming shelfware. Jason shares insights from his initiative, My Cyber Path, which offers structured career pathways in cybersecurity. With anecdotes and lessons learned, they highlight the complexities CISOs face in today’s evolving landscape.