
Understanding the Challenges of Frontline Security Teams and the CISOs who Lead Them
Exabeam’s 2018 State of the SOC Report dove into the mindset of those in the cybersecurity trenches, as well as the managers and CISOs who lead them. Their views on critical aspects of operations, technology, hiring, and staffing provided key insights on how organizations can maintain a well-run and effective SOC. The study also reveals several common concerns—ranging from staffing and retention to frustration over legacy technologies. And it found a surprising degree of separation between the perspectives of top management and their frontline security analysts.