5 new security operations roles the AI-SOC will create
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Source: CSO OnlineJune 18, 2026
Summary
AI-powered security operations centers (SOCs, where cybersecurity teams monitor and respond to threats) are automating many traditional analyst tasks, starting with alert triage and investigation. This shift will create new job roles such as security data engineers, AI security agent orchestrators, and AI model trainers, where humans will focus on preparing data, managing AI agent systems, and continuously updating AI models rather than doing routine alert monitoring.
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Original source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/4186569/5-new-security-operations-roles-the-ai-soc-will-create.html
First tracked: June 18, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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