Elastic’s Jared Pane on modernizing cyber defense with AI search

Jared Pane, Senior Director of Solutions Architecture at Elastic, discussed how AI-enabled search is bridging the cybersecurity skills gap by providing contextual answers quickly, reducing time to detection and resolution from days to minutes. He emphasized the need for both organizational and cultural changes to fully leverage AI, starting from leadership and involving all levels. Pane highlighted the importance of breaking down silos, having a clear plan, and achieving small wins to build momentum. He concluded that AI can significantly accelerate data-driven problem-solving and public service, benefiting both agencies and the public.