#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