The agentic SOC: Rethinking security operations

How security analysts and specialised agents can work together at speed

HotTopics C-suite Exchange, in partnership with 

As zero-day exploits accelerate through advances in frontier models, supply-chain exposure grows and AI agents take on identities with real permissions, security leaders must rethink who, or what, does the work.

This HotTopics C-suite Exchange, in partnership with Elastic, will examine how security operations must evolve for the agentic era.

The discussion will explore:

• Where traditional security operations centres fall short
• How specialised agents can work alongside analysts to deliver faster outcomes
• Why agentic security can increase speed while reducing complexity and risk

Join senior security peers to explore how organisations can redesign security operations around a more effective partnership between analysts and specialised agents.

Event details

📍 Location: Virtual

🗓 Date: 10th November 2026

🕛 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM central time

👥 Hosts: Doug Drinkwater, Director Strategy |Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic

Mandy Andress

Elastic Chief Information Security Officer Mandy Andress, CISSP, is a published author and experienced executive with a long career in information risk and security. She holds a JD, CPA, Master’s in management information systems, and BBA in accounting.

HotTopics C-suite Exchange is an interactive virtual discussion where senior leaders and trusted partners share experiences, learn from each other and explore practical approaches to common business challenges.

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