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SANS 2025 SOC Survey

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SANS 2025 SOC Survey (PDF, 2.01MB)Published: 09 Jul, 2025
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Christopher Crowley
Christopher Crowley

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In this white paper, SANS Certified Instructor Christopher Crowley examines the latest trends, challenges, and priorities shaping modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs) based on insights from the 2025 SOC Survey.

SANS 2025 SOC Survey Webcast & Forum

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In 2025, the SANS SOC Survey will extend its detailed inspection of cybersecurity operations centers. By exploring the capabilities and outsourcing; architectures and cloud use; technologies; hiring and staffing; metrics and funding; threat intel; and automation we develop a global picture of the state of SOCs.

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Christopher Crowley
Christopher Crowley

Christopher Crowley

Senior Instructor

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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