As organizations accelerate the use of automation to reduce detection and response times, the focus is shifting from whether to automate to how to trust automated cybersecurity decisions. With 73% of teams already adopting agentic AI, leaders emphasize that governance must evolve alongside automation by embedding explainability, accountability, and clear decision boundaries into every workflow. Trust is built not by limiting automation, but by ensuring decisions are transparent and traceable. To expand more on this topic, Cyber Security Tribe connected with cybersecurity experts like Melissa Ruzzi, Director of AI at AppOmni, after RSAC 2026.

Melissa noted that adopting AI requires a clear understanding of how workflows change: especially around evidence, reporting, and compliance. While AI can enhance explainability, its effectiveness depends on thoughtful design and well-defined accountability standards. Her perspective reinforces a key takeaway: automation improves security outcomes when paired with governance that keeps decisions visible, defensible, and aligned with business requirements.