Kaspersky features the current IDC Technology Spotlight: The fight for the modern SOC - Security Operations Center. The report “The Evolution of Security Operations and the Current State of Affairs” provides insight.
Research by IDC shows that 90% of SOC teams are understaffed. Because instead of dealing with routine tasks, IT security analysts should deal with more complex security warnings that require human intervention, as well as proactive threat hunting. The majority of CISOs say that too much time is wasted doing such routine tasks.
Building a SOC is complicated
The construction and operation of a security operations center is often a major challenge. According to IDC, only a holistic solution can remedy this. The modern SOC has changed dramatically - 72% of companies have built SOC skills over the past five years.
Nowadays, IT security is no longer about buying the latest IT security innovations, but rather about making the processes that support general business priorities more efficient without compromising key security requirements. Currently, 30% of medium-sized and large companies (more than 100 full-time employees) already operate a Security Operations Center (SOC) in one form or another and another 35% plan to introduce one within two years. The most progressive organizations take care when developing their internal security operations centers that they are integrated into their overall IT governance strategy and aligned with future strategic priorities.
Directly to the IDC report via Kaspersky.com