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Why AI Can't Replace Detection Engineers: Build vs. Buy & The Future of SOC
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- Cloud Security Podcast
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- Jan 21, 2026
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Summary
Is the AI SOC a reality, or just vendor hype? In this episode, Antoinette Stevens (Principal Security Engineer at Ramp) joins Ashish to dissect the true state of AI in detection engineering. Antoinette shares her experience building detection program from scratch, explaining why she doesn't trust AI to close alerts due to hallucinations and faulty logic . We explore the "engineering-led" approach to detection, moving beyond simple hunting to building rigorous testing suites for detection-as-code . We discuss the shrinking entry-level job market for security roles , why software engineering skills are becoming non-negotiable , and the critical importance of treating AI as a "force multiplier, not your brain". Guest Socials - Antoinette's Linkedin Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels: - Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube - Cloud Security Newsletter …