{"id":4376,"date":"2024-07-09T16:05:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:05:34","slug":"2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/09\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 SANS SOC Survey Reveals Critical Trends and Technologies in Cyber Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eu-images.contentstack.com\/v3\/assets\/blt6d90778a997de1cd\/blt850556f866500627\/654a5a8e05eb4d040a046894\/325351_DR23_Graphics_General_Large_Text_v1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><span class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_bold\">BETHESDA, Md.,&nbsp;July 9, 2024&nbsp;\/PRNewswire-PRWeb\/ &#8212;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"> In an era where cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, understanding the dynamics of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) is more critical than ever. The SANS Institute is proud to announce the release of the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/webcasts\/sans-2024-soc-survey-facing-top-challenges-in-security-operations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 SOC Survey<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">, an essential resource that provides deep insights into the current state and challenges of SOCs worldwide. This year&#8217;s survey uncovers vital trends and data every cybersecurity professional needs to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&#8220;<\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/webcasts\/sans-2024-soc-survey-facing-top-challenges-in-security-operations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The 2024 SOC Survey<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&nbsp;is not just another report; it is a comprehensive study that examines the architecture, technology, staffing, and performance metrics of SOCs,&#8221; said&nbsp;Chris Crowley, SANS Senior Instructor and SOC Survey Author. &#8220;This survey is a benchmark for organizations striving to enhance their cybersecurity operations. By understanding the best practices and common challenges SOCs face, businesses can better prepare to defend against cyber threats and optimize their security measures.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">SOC reports, like the one derived from this survey, are pivotal in providing a centralized view of an organization&#8217;s cybersecurity posture. They help identify potential security threats, document incidents, and track the effectiveness of SOC teams&#8217; efforts. Such reports are crucial for continuous risk assessment, compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring business continuity by mitigating the impact of cyber incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Key Findings:<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-component=\"basic-list\" class=\"BasicList BasicList_nestedLevel_0 BasicList_variant_unordered BasicList_limited\">\n<ul data-testid=\"basic-list-unordered\" class=\"BasicList-UnorderedList\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"7\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"9\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Top Technology \u2013 Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): EDR technology stands out with a GPA of 3.1, highlighting its essential role in SOC operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"7\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"9\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Lowest Technology \u2013 AI Generative (GPT): AI Generative technologies scored the lowest with a GPA of 1.8, indicating integration and effectiveness challenges within SOC environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"BasicList-ListItem BasicList-ListItem_variant_unordered\" readability=\"8\"><span data-component=\"icon\" data-name=\"Circle\" class=\"BasicList-ListIcon BasicList-ListIcon_variant_unordered\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"BasicList-Item\" readability=\"11\">\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">Decline in TLS Interception: A significant 34% of respondents reported not using any TLS interception to inspect HTTPS or other encrypted communications, up from 25% in 2023, raising concerns about visibility into encrypted traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&#8220;These findings highlight both the advancements and persistent challenges within SOCs,&#8221; said Crowley. &#8220;Understanding which technologies are favored and which ones fall short is crucial for organizations aiming to enhance their cybersecurity posture.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">The survey also revealed that 67% of respondents provide metrics to senior management to justify SOC resources. The activities performed within SOCs show a strong consensus on their essential capabilities, with nearly every respondent engaging in all critical functions, from alerting to threat hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">&#8220;What do we consider a SOC? This survey confirms that there is a strong consensus on SOC capabilities. Nearly every respondent performs all the essential activities in some capacity,&#8221; Crowley added. &#8220;The detailed metrics and insights from this survey are invaluable for anyone who interacts with, works in, or oversees a SOC.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\"><a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/webcasts\/sans-2024-soc-survey-facing-top-challenges-in-security-operations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Us for the Webcast: Register to Attend&nbsp;Friday, July 12, 2024&nbsp;at&nbsp;10:30AM EDT<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\"><span class=\"ContentText ContentText_variant_bodyNormal\" data-testid=\"content-text\">We encourage cybersecurity professionals to attend the webcast to understand the survey findings and implications better and gain 4 CPE credits for completion. By registering, attendees will automatically receive the companion white paper upon its publication, providing a comprehensive resource to benchmark and improve their SOC operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE BETHESDA, Md.,&nbsp;July 9, 2024&nbsp;\/PRNewswire-PRWeb\/ &#8212; In an era<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[809],"class_list":["post-4376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dark-reading"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=3840%2C2160&ssl=1",3840,2160,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1",640,360,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1",640,360,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=1536%2C864&ssl=1",1536,864,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=2048%2C1152&ssl=1",2048,1152,true],"chromenews-featured":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1",1024,576,true],"chromenews-large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?resize=825%2C575&ssl=1",825,575,true],"chromenews-medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?resize=590%2C410&ssl=1",590,410,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Dark Reading","author_link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/author\/darkreading\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a>","tag_info":"Uncategorized","comment_count":"0","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-sans-soc-survey-reveals-critical-trends-and-technologies-in-cyber-defense.png?fit=3840%2C2160&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4376\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}