Rethinking Cyber Security

2026 Prediction: AI Will Merge the NOC and SOC

The artificial boundary between Network Operations and Security Operations is collapsing under AI pressure. David’s 2026 prediction: unified AI-driven operations centers will render the traditional NOC and SOC divide obsolete, fundamentally changing how enterprises staff, tool, and measure their defense posture.

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Dave Dalling
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Dave Dalling

GVP of Global Cyber Strategy at Splunk — 20+ years shaping enterprise security, FedRAMP authorization pioneer, and adventure racer.

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