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Secure Ventures with Kyle McNulty

Salem Cyber: Jon Bagg on Virtual SOC Analysts

Jun 27, 2023
Discussing the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges faced by security operations teams, and the importance of balancing automation with human oversight. Explore the impact of rule specificity on false positive rates and the significance of business context in investigations. Learn about Salem Cyber's platform and the strategies for company growth and team building.
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Quick takeaways

  • Salem Cyber aims to streamline alert triage using AI and human insight.
  • Existing automation tools in modern SOCs require continuous human intervention for effective operation.

Deep dives

Building a Virtual SOC Analyst through AI

John Bag, CEO of Salem Cyber, discusses the application of AI to build a virtual SOC analyst. With his background at Verizon and Booz Allen Hamilton, he recognized the need for automation in modern SOCs. Salem Cyber aims to streamline the process of triaging alerts to enhance operational efficiency.

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