The Ultimate Guide to Security Operations

2026 · UK Edition

SecOps, short for Security Operations, encompasses the practices and technologies used to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time. It plays a critical role in protecting organisations against evolving cyber risks, including ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats. The field integrates various tools such as AI-powered detection, extended detection and response (XDR), and deep observability to strengthen both cloud and hybrid security environments.

In our SecOps tag index, you will find in-depth stories covering the latest innovations, partnerships, and strategies shaping security operations today. From AI-driven automation and threat intelligence enhancements to the expansion of managed detection and response services, these articles highlight how organisations are leveraging technology and expertise to improve efficiency and resilience. Readers interested in understanding how SecOps adapts to new challenges like AI adoption, cloud security complexities, and increasing cyberattack sophistication will gain valuable insights by exploring this collection.

UK Security Operations news
Analyst Insights
Nozomi named Leader in Gartner CPS security ranking
Gartner · Security Operations · IoT Security
Yesterday
Custom AI to drive half of cyber incidents by 2028
Gartner · Security Operations · Data Protection
Yesterday
Upwind brings runtime cloud security platform to Azure
Gartner Peer Insights · Security Operations · Digital Transformation
Last week
Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI cyber recovery service
Gartner · Security Operations · DR
Last week
Qevlar AI raises USD $30m to expand autonomous AI SOC
Gartner · Security Operations · Digital Transformation
Last week
Expert columns
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last week
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Last week
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last week
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last week
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
This month
International Women's Day: Why security operations centres need women
By Vicki Beynon of Securitas UK
This month
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
This month
Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership
By Debra Cairns of Net-Defence
This month
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
This month
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region of SonicWall
This month
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Last month
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
This month
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Recent news
Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores
About Headphones
Today
CrowdStrike & Nvidia unveil secure AI agent blueprint
About Threat intelligence
Yesterday
MIND unveils Autonomous DLP Analyst to cut alert noise
About Data Protection
Last week
AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion
About Malware
Last week
Midmarket firms overconfident as cyber tools fall short
About DevOps
Last week
Zero Networks unveils real-time Network Map 2.0 tool
About Cloud Services
Last week
Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks
About Software Updates
Last week
AppViewX touts 302% ROI as SSL certificates shrink
About Firewalls
Last week
F5 boosts AI app security with zero trust, post-quantum
About Software Updates
Last week
Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them
About Firewalls
Last week
Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention
About Recruitment
Last week
Vicarius unveils vIntelligence for continuous validation
About Endpoint Protection
Last week
Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks
About Malware
Last week
Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect
About Surveillance
Last week
Cynomi targets MSPs with new third-party risk push
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Job moves
Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer
Move at Microsoft
Last week
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
This month
Talion names Keven Knight CEO & expands Agentic SOC
Move at GRC
This month
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
Move at BP
This month
One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief
Move at Hybrid IT
Last month
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Move at IBM
Last month
ConnectWise names Johannes Kamleitner EMEA go-to-market lead
Move at GFI Software
Last month
DSi Compliance hires David Whipple to drive US growth
Move at ICS
Last month
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Move at Searchlight Cyber
Last month
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