In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming security operations centers (SOCs) from basic log-watching teams into sophisticated threat-hunting command centers drowning in data. AI excels at processing security alerts faster than any human, but the challenge lies in balancing our growing dependence on algorithmic assistance with the irreplaceable value of human intuition in outsmarting creative attackers. From skill atrophy concerns to the art of maintaining that essential human edge, this conversation reveals why the future isn't about choosing between carbon and silicon-based defenders—it's about orchestrating the perfect partnership.