Live webinar: new swimlane research

The New SOC Career Ladder: How AI Is Reshaping the Security Workforce

October 21, 2026

11 AM ET

Zoom Webinar

Join us for a live discussion of new research on how AI is reshaping the SOC career path.

New Swimlane research reveals a paradox: AI is making SOC work more satisfying, even as it makes the profession harder to break into. Hear cybersecurity leaders unpack insights about how AI has impacted the SOC career ladder and what it means for how teams hire, train, and structure security roles going forward.

Every registrant gets the full research report after the session, whether you attend live or not.

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What You’ll Learn

Why 91% of security pros report higher job satisfaction with AI in the SOC, even though nearly 1 in 4 say it has limited their skill development

Why 47% expect AI to make cybersecurity harder to enter, and where 41% see new AI-oversight roles emerging instead

What security leaders can do now to rebuild training and career paths around AI-assisted work

Meet Your Presenters

Mike Lyborg, CISO at Swimlane

Michael Lyborg

CISO at Swimlane

Michael Lyborg is the Chief Information Security Officer at Swimlane. Prior to taking his current role, Michael was Global Vice President of Advisory services, a highly sought-after expert by the world’s largest Fortune 500 companies and global government agencies to advise on the creation and operation of industry leading security operations programs in North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia.

Kevin Mata

Kevin Mata

Director of Cloud and AI Security Operations at Swimlane

Kevin Mata is the Director of Cloud and AI Security Operations at Swimlane where he helps lead the company’s Security Operations Center (SOC) and oversees the automation and security of its cloud environments. His responsibilities span security operations, vulnerability and patch management, third-party risk, and cross-functional initiatives focused on ensuring Swimlane delivers secure products to its customers.

Daphna Singer

Daphna Singer

Content Marketing Manager at Swimlane

Daphna Singer is Swimlane's Content Marketing Manager, translating complex automation, AI, and cybersecurity concepts into clear, compelling content that drives awareness and pipeline.