SOC Modernization Lagging as Threat Volumes Surge

Event summary

Only 51% of organizations rate their SOCs effective at handling modern threats
SOCs manage an average of 2,566 alerts daily, with 36% investigated manually
46% of firms consolidated cybersecurity platforms in the past two years
Just 39% of SOCs use AI/ML, with only 38% fully integrated into workflows
64% say identity visibility is critical, but only 32% have centralized visibility

The big picture

The report highlights a growing gap between traditional SOC capabilities and the escalating complexity of cyber threats. As alert volumes surge and manual processes persist, organizations are turning to platform consolidation and AI-driven solutions to enhance threat detection and response. The findings underscore the need for a fundamental shift in SOC operating models to achieve proactive, resilient security operations.

What we're watching

Automation Barriers: Whether SOCs can overcome explainability and data quality challenges to accelerate AI adoption
Identity Visibility: The pace at which organizations will centralize identity event visibility to improve SOC effectiveness
Platform Consolidation: How further consolidation will impact vendor relationships and tool integration