#237 - Build a World Class SOC (with Carson Zimmerman)

Join G Mark Hardy and Carson Zimmerman, the author of '11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center,' in this insightful episode of CISO Tradecraft. Carson shares his career journey, the evolution from the 10 to 11 strategies, and delves into the future needs of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). They discuss critical topics such as the importance of continuous improvement, AI's impact on SOCs, and the value of embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity teams. Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity leader or an aspiring professional, get actionable advice on how to enhance and revolutionize your SOC operations.

11 Strategies of a World Class Cybersecurity Operations Center https://www.mitre.org/sites/default/files/2022-04/11-strategies-of-a-world-class-cybersecurity-operations-center.pdf

14 Questions are all you need - https://www.first.org/resources/papers/conf2024/1445-14-Questions-Carson-Zimmerman.pdf

Transcripts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WVJi9WkxOG7yedQYWSooiqRFjBERd9kV

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
• 00:53 Background and Book Discussion
• 03:33 SOC Challenges and Stagnation
• 06:10 Managing SOC Alerts and Burnout
• 09:26 SOC Evolution and Neurodiversity
• 23:50 Career Progression in Cybersecurity
• 30:28 Impact of AI on SOC Operations
• 40:07 Final Thoughts and Conclusion