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Guides, playbooks, and insights for mastering the future of SOC operations.
Outsourced SOC: How It Works, Challenges and Key Considerations
What Is an Outsourced SOC? An outsourced SOC, also known as SOC as a Service (SOCaaS), is when a company hires a third-party vendor to manage its security operations, providing expertise, advanced tools, and 24/7 threat monitoring to detect and respond to cyber threats. This model offers cost-effectiveness and access to specialized talent, which can […]
SOC Team: Key Functions, Roles, Challenges and Best Practices
What Is a SOC Team? A SOC team, or Security Operations Center team, is a group of cybersecurity professionals responsible for continuously monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents within an organization. The primary goal of the SOC team is to protect an organization’s IT infrastructure, data, and systems by preventing, identifying, […]
Building a Modern SOC: Key Capabilities and Challenges
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, traditional security operations can no longer keep up. This shift has sparked the rise of the modern SOC – built for speed, scale, and smarter responses and decision making. In this article, we’ll explore the modern SOC’s core capabilities, modernization challenges, and how AI and automation are reshaping SOC […]
AI Agents in the SOC: Transforming Cybersecurity Operations
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are evolving rapidly, and AI agents are leading the charge. These autonomous systems are redefining how cybersecurity teams detect, investigate, and respond to threats. In this article, we’ll explore what AI agents are, how they work, key use cases, and their growing role in the autonomous SOC. Understanding AI Agents in […]
Why AI Can’t Replace a SOC Analyst
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize cybersecurity, many organizations are asking whether AI could eventually replace their Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts. This article explores why human expertise remains irreplaceable in cybersecurity, examining how AI enhances SOC capabilities through automation and advanced analytics. The article also demonstrates why the human element – with its unique […]
9 Essential Features for SOC Automation Tools
With SOC analysts spending a lot of their time on manual tasks, organizations are increasingly turning to AI-powered automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen their security posture. This article explores the essential features of modern SOC automation tools, implementation best practices, and how innovative solutions are transforming security operations through seamless human-AI collaboration. […]
Key Evaluation Criteria for AI SOC Analysts
The rapid adoption of AI-powered SOC analysts is transforming cybersecurity operations, offering promising solutions to combat alert fatigue and streamline threat detection. As organizations seek to enhance their security posture, choosing the right AI solution becomes critical. This article provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating AI SOC analysts, examining key criteria, common pitfalls, and effective […]
Real-World Use Cases of AI-Powered SOC [2025]
By 2025, AI-powered SOCs are redefining cybersecurity, enhancing threat detection, incident response, and operational efficiency. This article explores real-world use cases demonstrating AI’s role in automating any and all security use cases such as phishing, Identity, WAF, DLP, EDR, Network, insider threat detection, and more. Discover how AI-driven innovations are transforming SOC operations and making […]
SOC Best Practices For Tackling Modern Threats [2025]
In 2025, cybersecurity teams face an unprecedented evolution in threat levels, from AI-powered attacks to increasingly sophisticated ransomware campaigns. Security Operations Centers must adapt by embracing advanced technologies and optimizing processes to protect digital assets effectively. This article explores essential SOC best practices, AI-driven optimization strategies, and innovative automation solutions that can transform security operations, […]