Palo Alto Networks and Optiv Publish Report on SOC Modernization Challenges
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Optiv and Palo Alto Networks partnered to publish the 2026 Creating a Modern and Mature Security Operations Center (SOC) Report. The research examines why traditional SOC models struggle against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Findings indicate that only 51% of respondents rate their SOC's ability to handle modern threats as effective or very effective.
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Why it matters
The report highlights several critical gaps in current SOC operations, including insufficient staffing (46%), limited visibility into systems (39%), and a lack of in-house expertise among teams. SOC operations are contending with a growing volume of security alerts and incidents, exceeding 52% of teams.
From prnewswire.com
Who's involved
- Palo Alto NetworksCybersecurity company involved in the joint research and publication.
- SOCCzech company whose operational models are the subject of the industry findings.
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The entities involved
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Palo Alto Networks
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