Mythos may be the biggest cybersecurity AI announcement we’ve seen so far but is it actually a revolution for attackers, or just another overhyped AI moment? In this episode, Ahmed Achchak (CEO of Qevlar AI) sits down with cybersecurity consultant Dave McKenzie to break down what Mythos really changes for defenders, why most organizations are focusing on the wrong risks, and what SOC teams should prepare for now.You’ll discover: Why Mythos is less about “AI hacking the world overnight” and more about accelerating targeted attacks. The hidden operational problem AI creates for SOCs: more signals, more vulnerabilities, and more difficult prioritization decisions. Why patching everything is no longer realistic and how mature teams should think about exposure instead. How AI can actually help defenders by connecting weak signals humans would normally miss. Why regulatory frameworks like PCI DSS may become unexpectedly painful in an AI-driven vulnerability landscape. Agenda:00:00 – Introduction: Is Mythos hype or a real shift for defenders?02:16 – What Mythos actually changes in cybersecurity06:11 – Why AI won’t “hack the world overnight”09:22 – The SOC workflows most likely to break first13:18 – How AI can help defenders connect weak signals16:48 – Why patching everything no longer works20:46 – The overlooked compliance and business risks26:18 – Why prioritization becomes the key SOC capability27:20 – Wrap-up: What defenders should focus on nextFollow Dave McKenzie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewmckenzie/Follow Ahmed Achchak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-achchak-872554109/Stay tuned for updates from Qevlar AI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qevlarCurious to learn how Qevlar AI can automate alert investigation and help your SOC scale against increasingly complex attacks?Head to: www.qevlar.com

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