The Evolving Role of CISOs in the Era of Agentic AI

According to John White, EMEA Field CISO at Torq, the role of the CISO is evolving under the impact of agentic AI, introducing increased responsibility. Security leaders must now design and oversee hybrid work environments where humans and AI agents collaborate, making decisions and acting on a large scale. Automation goes beyond merely executing tasks to include real-time analysis and generating insights. This transformation affects risk management and cyber resilience, with no specific date or geographical context mentioned. Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/16/john-white-torq-agentic-ai-security/