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Key Findings 2025 SOC Survey.pdf

Key Findings 2025 Soc Survey

Projected or actual key findings regarding the state of SOCs in 2025.

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  • Q: What is the top reported barrier to SOC success in the 2025 survey?
    A: Budget constraints and lack of skilled staff.
  • Q: What is the trend regarding 'Cloud Monitoring'?
    A: A massive shift towards cloud-native monitoring tools as on-prem SIEMs struggle with volume.
  • Q: What is the status of 'Automation' adoption?
    A: It has moved from 'nice to have' to 'critical necessity' for handling alert volume.
  • Q: What is the retention rate trend?
    A: Retention remains a challenge due to high burnout and competitive salaries.
  • Q: What is the role of 'AI/ML' in 2025 SOCs?
    A: Widely adopted for anomaly detection and alert prioritization, but not replacing analysts.
  • Q: What is the 'Hybrid SOC' model?
    A: The dominant model, combining internal staff with MSSP/MDR support.
  • Q: What is the focus on 'Resilience'?
    A: A shift from 'prevention-first' to 'detection-and-recovery' mindset.
  • Q: How has 'Remote Work' impacted SOCs?
    A: Permanent shift to distributed SOC teams and increased focus on endpoint/identity security.
  • Q: What is the 'Platform Approach'?
    A: Consolidating point solutions into integrated platforms (e.g., XDR).
  • Q: What is the key metric for 2025?
    A: Mean Time to Contain (MTTC) is becoming more important than MTTD.

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