From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Transforming a SOC to Deliver Real Security Impact

Many Security Operations Centers (SOCs) start with good intentions but quickly become buried in alert fatigue, misaligned priorities and a reactive security posture. How do you break out of the cycle of constantly putting out fires and instead build a SOC that truly delivers? This session will share hard-earned lessons and real-world wins from transforming a SOC into a high-impact operation.

We’ll cover:

* How aligning SOC efforts with business goals and objectives builds influence and secures resources -- featuring examples from our company's own collaboration with business leaders.

* Staying Ahead of Threats: How we evolved our detection strategies and layered in new defenses (like deception) to counter modern adversaries.

* Improving Detection and Response: How targeted innovation helped us cut noise, prioritize threats and respond faster -- with stories from the field.

This session is for SOC leaders and security practitioners who are tired of fighting the same battles and are looking for tangible ways to turn their SOC into a proactive, high-impact operation. Expect candid discussions on what works, what doesn’t, and how to implement real improvements that make a difference.