Phoenix CIO Community
Town Hall
September 24, 2026 | 11:00am MST
September 24, 2026
11:00am MST
The Leadership Imperative for Security Talent and Skill Preservation
Participate with your CIO peers in the Phoenix community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CIOs in the Phoenix community to discuss:
How agentic AI is reshaping SOC roles, workflows, and career paths
How to identify and preserve critical skills while redesigning roles for the next 1–2 years
Practical approaches to balancing AI automation with human judgment and leadership at scale
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Phoenix CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Raja Patel
Sophos Inc
Chief Project Officer
Moderator
Agenda
September 24, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm MST
The Leadership Imperative for Security Talent and Skill Preservation
Hosted by Sophos
Agentic AI is rapidly reshaping security operations, automating triage, investigation, and response at scale. As routine work shifts to machines, organizations risk losing critical skills, judgment, and institutional knowledge. CIOs and CISOs must decide what to automate, what to preserve, and how to evolve roles and operating models — while leveraging AI to extend security expertise beyond traditional boundaries.
Join this session to discuss:
- How agentic AI is reshaping SOC roles, workflows, and career paths
- How to identify and preserve critical skills while redesigning roles for the next 1–2 years
- Practical approaches to balancing AI automation with human judgment and leadership at scale
Apply to Participate
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