The Ultimate Guide to Security Operations Centres
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Security Operations Centres (SOCs).
What to know about Security Operations Centres
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) serves as the critical hub for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats within organisations. Covering a wide spectrum of digital environments, SOCs integrate advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automation tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities.
Exploring recent developments in this field reveals insights on evolving challenges like alert fatigue, skills shortages, and the increasing complexity of cyberattack surfaces. Readers can learn how organisations leverage innovations in SOC-as-a-Service, AI-driven threat hunting, and next-generation platforms to build adaptable, efficient security operations tailored to their needs.
Whether you are an IT professional, security analyst, or business leader, following stories under the 'Security Operations Centre' tag offers valuable perspectives on managing cyber risk, improving operational efficiency, and preparing your organisation for the dynamic cybersecurity landscape ahead.
UK Security Operations Centres News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Kura appoints Acumen Cyber for round-the-clock monitoring
The deal gives the customer experience outsourcer 24/7 threat detection and incident response as clients demand stronger proof of security controls.
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
Alert-led security teams risk falling behind as AI now needs to be built into the SOC's core to stop attacks earlier and preserve sovereignty.
Acrisure UK & ESET launch cyber insurance partnership
UK businesses could get cheaper cover and stronger defences as Acrisure and ESET package cyber insurance with security services.
Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair
The appointment gives the cybersecurity firm a buyer-side voice on strategy as it targets more UK enterprise and mid-market customers.
LMNTRIX appoints Kevin Wright to lead UK growth
Growing demand for managed detection and response is driving the company's UK expansion as boards face tougher resilience expectations.
Reliance Cyber launches RADAR on Google Cloud platform
Enterprise security teams could cut alert noise and speed response after the UK managed detection and response provider put RADAR into production.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Security Operations Centres
NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape
Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
Thrive adds Elastic & Cato to NextGen security platform
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Featured News
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Real-time logging during cyber incidents helps firms rebuild events accurately and close gaps faster after attacks, Marie Hargraves says.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Reviews
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
The autonomous SOC takeover
How security leaders should measure AI SOC performance
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
The future of autonomous security
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
The shadow identity crisis: Who let the agents in?
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Why faster AI is exposing slower security thinking
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Security Operations Centres News
Keeper & SailPoint link governance to privileged access
By automating access changes end to end, the tie-up aims to cut delays and audit gaps when users move roles or leave an organisation.
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.
Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule
Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
The merger is set to give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection, response and recovery support across North America, the UK and DACH.
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.
SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs
AI is forcing iGaming operators to slim teams, tighten security and face closer scrutiny as the sector becomes a test bed for digital business.
Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round
Fresh capital will fund Hackuity's push into Europe and Asia as firms struggle to prioritise a swelling backlog of vulnerabilities.
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.
Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security
With attackers exploiting flaws within hours, the firm will test whether AI can help IT teams patch faster across mixed device fleets.
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.
AI tops cybersecurity spending as CISOs boost budgets
Tight security budgets are tilting towards AI, with 69% of Chief Information Security Officers making it their top priority for new spending.
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.
Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike
Enterprises facing faster AI-driven attacks could get a single view of cyber risk as Wipro and CrowdStrike tie security operations to board priorities.
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
BeyondTrust links privilege data to CrowdStrike Falcon
Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.
Exabeam channel-first push lifts partner-led pipeline
Partner-led sales now account for Exabeam's highest-volume pipeline source, as new-logo business surged 138% above plan in the first half.
Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne
The update gives Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Cisco Duo users faster containment and clearer evidence as identity attacks rise.
Cloudbrink launches OnGuard to unify enterprise security
Enterprises could cut security sprawl as the platform extends one policy framework to users, devices and machines before login.
Gravwell unveils five AI agents for security teams
Security teams can now use narrowly scoped agents to triage alerts, investigate cases and check systems without giving AI unrestricted access.
Job Moves
Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair
Jen Modi joins Barrier Networks as Regional Sales Director
HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer
Talion names Keven Knight CEO & expands Agentic SOC
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
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Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
