Monzy Merza

Monzy Merza, co-founder and CEO of Crogl and former security researcher, explains how attackers now deploy AI agents to run fast automated campaigns. He explores agent-vs-agent threats, AI SOC agents that enrich alerts and produce MITRE-based investigations, when humans must remain in the loop, shifting SecOps roles toward engineers, and practical governance and testing for agentic tools.

Monzy Merza, co-founder and CEO of Crogl, dives into what makes a Security Operations Center (SOC) 'AI ready.' He discusses the allure of an 'Iron Man suit' for SOCs and the obstacles preventing its realization. Monzy reveals the 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' nature of AI in security, highlighting the critical role of data quality. He emphasizes the foundational steps needed for AI readiness, the inevitable growth of alert volumes, and how to measure progress in AI-driven SOCs effectively.

Monzy Merza, CEO and co-founder of Krogel, brings his extensive experience from Databricks and Splunk to discuss the nuanced landscape of AI in cybersecurity. He shares insights on the right and wrong ways to implement AI in Security Operations Centers, stressing the need for transparency and ethical pricing models. The conversation also delves into the challenges of integrating AI, where many startups face barriers due to a lack of AI capabilities. Additionally, the importance of collaboration and innovative funding in cybersecurity is highlighted.