Post by Cyberbit

For 20 years, your SOC has been a pyramid of tier 1, 2, and 3 analysts. AI is about to reshape it into a diamond, and the teams that plan for that now will come out ahead. That's the case David Etue makes in his new piece for the Forbes Technology Council. The headline fear is that AI replaces tier 1 analysts. David's read is sharper: AI replaces tasks, not people. Junior roles shrink and shift from tasks to skills, the mid-tier strengthens, and a small core of seniors anchors the team. A few points worth sitting with: 👉 Most SOCs grow their tier 3s and threat hunters from tier 1s. Shrink that pool and talent gets scarcer, so mentorship and hands-on exercises become essential, not optional. 👉 Technical excellence turns into the cost of admission. Soft skills and the ability to work alongside AI become the differentiators. 👉 Waiting for the stack to fully transform before you start leaves you behind the adversary. David's advice is to start now by assessing your roles, investing in skills rather than just tools, and defining ownership early. Read the full piece on Forbes: https://hubs.ly/Q04ks61h0@