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Fall Cyber Solutions Fest 2026: SOC Track

  • Wed, Nov 18, 2026
  • 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST
  • English
  • Christopher Crowley
  • Solutions Forum
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The SANS Fall Cyber Solutions Fest 2026 SOC Track brings together frontline defenders, analysts, engineers, and SOC leaders to dissect the evolving threat landscape and the technologies reshaping modern security operations. With adversaries advancing faster than ever, this track delivers deep technical sessions focused on detection engineering, advanced analytics, automation, AI-enhanced triage, and next-generation SOC architectures designed for hybrid and cloud-native environments. Attendees will learn practical methods to reduce alert fatigue, enhance threat visibility, and accelerate response—rooted in real-world case studies from industry experts.

Through hands-on demonstrations, expert-driven briefings, and collaborative discussions, participants will explore tools, frameworks, and operational best practices that drive measurable SOC maturity. Whether your team is improving existing workflows or architecting a future-state SOC, this track equips security professionals with actionable strategies to operationalize intelligence, leverage automation responsibly, and build a resilient, adaptive detection and response capability. Join us to strengthen your SOC’s effectiveness and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow’s cyber landscape.

Who Should Attend:

  • SOC analysts, detection engineers, incident responders, and threat hunters seeking practical, real-world techniques to elevate their operational capabilities.
  • SOC managers, CISOs, and security leaders focused on maturing their SOC programs, optimizing workflows, and integrating automation and AI.
  • Organizations evaluating next-generation SOC tools, architectures, and strategies to strengthen resilience and accelerate threat detection and response.

Meet Your Speaker

Christopher Crowley
Christopher Crowley

Christopher Crowley

Independent Consultant

Christopher Crowley, a SANS Senior Instructor, has 25 years of industry experience managing and securing networks. He has authored numerous courses and is considered a leading expert in building an effective SOC.

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