Lightning Talk: Detection Engineering with AI & Deception

Vibe Detection Engineering: Accelerating Defense with Compound AI & Deception 🎙️ Ismael Valenzuela, Author & Senior Instructor, SANS 📍 Presented at SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Detection engineering is evolving with the use of compound AI and deception techniques to accelerate defense. By combining adversary-informed approaches with automated workflows, teams can shorten detection cycles and improve response at scale. This talk explores how integrating AI-driven detection with deception strategies helps validate signals and keep pace with attacker behavior. Explore upcoming SANS Summits to continue learning from leading voices in cybersecurity: https://go.sans.org/summits