IBM cyber response chief: After 26 years in incident response, I’m more concerned about burnout than AI | Fortune

IBM cyber response chief: After 26 years in incident response, I’m more concerned about burnout than AI | Fortune

By Tony Kirtley
Publication Date: 2026-10-08 11:30:00

Tony Kirtley is Head of Incident Response for IBM X-Force, leading a team that specializes in responding to cyber breaches as well as proactive incident response preparation and threat hunting assessments. X-Force IR’s team of veteran incident responders helps clients recover from cyber breaches and improve their cyber resiliency. 

Tony is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, who served 22 years in the Missouri National Guard. Tony founded and led the Missouri Cyber Team known in military cyber circles.