As AI becomes more embedded in security operations, many leaders are asking the same question: Will AI replace SOC analysts?

In this clip from a conversation with Ed Amoroso, CEO of TAG, Cloud Range CEO Debbie Gordon offers a grounded, experience-driven perspective. Rather than eliminating human roles, AI changes the nature of the work — automating routine tasks while making critical thinking, judgment, communication, and collaboration more important than ever.

Debbie explains why security teams can’t rely blindly on automation or AI-generated output. Analysts still need to understand what data is being evaluated, how conclusions are reached, and what to do when tools fail or automation goes offline. That foundational knowledge is what enables teams to challenge assumptions, ask better questions, and make confident decisions under pressure.

The clip also highlights a broader shift in the SOC: as alert fatigue decreases, analysts are being pushed into more complex, strategic, and meaningful work. The teams that succeed in this new environment will be the ones that combine AI-enabled efficiency with human insight and teamwork.

This clip is part of a longer discussion covering AI, team-based readiness, regulatory expectations, and proactive cyber defense.

👉 Watch the full interview to explore this and other topics in more depth.