2024 SANS SOC Survey Reveals Critical Trends and Technologies in Cyber Defense

2024 SANS SOC Survey Reveals Critical Trends and Technologies in Cyber Defense

July 9, 2024 at 05:13PM

The SANS Institute has released the 2024 SOC Survey, offering insights into Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The report highlights the critical role of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology, challenges with AI Generative technologies, and a concerning decline in TLS interception. The survey also reveals the essential activities and capabilities of SOCs, providing valuable insights for cybersecurity professionals. Attend the webcast on July 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM EDT to gain a deeper understanding of the survey findings and earn 4 CPE credits.

Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:

1. The 2024 SOC Survey provides deep insights into the current state and challenges of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) worldwide, offering essential resources for cybersecurity professionals.
2. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology stands out as the top technology in SOC operations, while AI Generative (GPT) technologies have integration and effectiveness challenges.
3. There is a significant decline in the use of TLS interception to inspect encrypted communications, raising concerns about visibility into encrypted traffic.
4. The survey highlights the consensus on essential SOC capabilities and the provision of metrics to senior management to justify SOC resources.

Additionally, cybersecurity professionals are invited to attend a webcast on July 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM EDT to gain a better understanding of the survey findings and implications, and to earn 4 CPE credits for completion. Attendees will also receive the companion white paper upon its publication.

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