SOC staffers pleased with AI’s impact, but worries remain

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AI is likely to eliminate some entry-level SOC roles, a Swimlane survey found. It is also creating opportunities to develop more strategic skills.

Published Oct. 5, 2026

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Dive Brief:

• AI is changing how security operations centers (SOCs) work, making it easier for some to develop new skills while hampering others’ professional development, the agentic AI firm Swimlane said in a report published on Wednesday.
• As businesses integrate AI more deeply into their security processes, employees are spending less time on mundane work and more time on strategic activities, according to the report.
• At the same time, Swimlane found, human judgment remains essential for AI-enhanced SOCs to avoid costly mistakes.

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