2026 SANS SOC Survey Insights: A Decade of Evolution in Cyber Defense (Video)

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Contact Us Group Purchasing Log In Join - It's Free Menu Search Search Group Purchasing Cybersecurity Webinars 2026 --- Page 2 --- SANS SOC Survey Insights Previous level 2026 SANS SOC Survey Insights: A Decade of Evolution in Cyber Defense Wed, Jun 17, 2026 Duration: 3 Hours English Christopher Crowley Industry Research Presentation Login to register Share Share on X Share on linkedin Share on facebook Copy link Thank You To Our Sponsor Join us for the exclusive release of the 10th annual SANS SOC Survey — the definitive global benchmark on how Security Operations Centers are evolving in a rapidly shifting cyber threat landscape. Now celebrating a decade of research, the 2026 SOC Survey offers unparalleled insights into how organizations are building, managing, and modernizing their cyber defense capabilities across industries and geographies. Whether you're leading a SOC, evaluating tools, or building your security team, this event will equip you with the latest data, trends, and expert analysis to guide your next move. What You’ll Learn Key global trends in SOC structure, outsourcing, and operations How organizations are integrating AI and machine learning into detection and response workflows Top challenges facing SOC teams—from alert fatigue to staffing gaps Satisfaction levels with current toolsets and where teams are investing next Hiring, retention, and workforce composition benchmarks Budget priorities and planned changes for 2026 and beyond Practical takeaways for measuring, maturing, or modernizing your SOC Why Register? By registering, you’ll gain: Actionable benchmarks to measure your organization against industry peers. Practical strategies you can take back to your team immediately. 2026 SANS SOC Survey Insights: A Decade of Evolution in Cyber Defense Associated White Paper SANS 2026 SOC Survey findings that dive into: where SOCs are investing, where they are struggling, and where the gap between high-performing teams and everyone else is widening. Expect data on AI adoption in detection and response workflows, workforce composition and retention benchmarks, tool satisfaction and planned changes, and budget priorities heading into the back half of the year. Download Meet Your Speaker Christopher Crowley Independent Consultant at Montance, LLC Chris Crowley, SANS Senior Instructor and SOC consultant, combines 25 years of cyber operations leadership and AI expertise to train defenders to detect, analyze, and respond to modern threats with clarity, confidence, and hands-on precision. 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