Ofer Smadari, Torq | theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Mixture of Experts - AI AGENT Conference 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of the Mixture of Experts series, Ofer Smadari, CEO and co-founder of Torq, discusses the transformative role of agentic AI in security operations ahead of the AI Agent Conference 2026. With enterprises managing massive volumes of security alerts—up to 200,000 daily for a major bank—Torq's autonomous platform aims to significantly reduce the analyst headcount required for alert handling by automating triage, investigation, and resolution processes. Smadari emphasizes the urgency for automated defenses in light of AI-generated threats, noting that sophisticated malware can now be developed by a single person in a matter of days. The discussion covers Torq's cloud-native SaaS platform, enabling organizations to streamline their security operations with minimal onboarding time, while also exploring how AI is redefining roles within security teams.
Key Topics Covered:- Overview of agentic AI and its impact on security operations
- The volume of alerts managed by enterprises and the challenges of alert fatigue
- How Torq's platform acts as an autonomous first responder in security operations
- The acceleration of AI-generated threats and the need for automated defenses
- Deployment of Torq's SaaS platform and the onboarding process
- Reduction of analyst workload and changes to analyst roles
- Insights on Torq’s rapid revenue growth and client base, including Fortune 500 companies
- The philosophy of "AI or die" and its implications for future technology strategies