The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HN798: Fortinet Offers a SOC Every Org Can Grow Into (Sponsored)
Sep 26, 2025
Max Zumer, Director of Products for SOC Platforms at Fortinet, dives into the world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). He emphasizes the crucial role of SOCs in continuous monitoring and response, highlighting how even small businesses face cyber threats. Max explains Fortinet's tiered SOC framework that accommodates organizations at various stages of security maturity. He also shares insights on leveraging AI to enhance SOC performance, reduce detection times, and transform workflows, making security a core part of business resilience.
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SOC Functions Are An Immune System
- A SOC's core functions are continuous monitoring, detection/triage, investigation/response, and continuous improvement.
- Max Zumer frames a SOC as an "immune system" that must integrate all four to build resilience.
Automate Repetitive SOC Tasks
- Combine people, processes, and technology and lean on automation to reduce analyst toil.
- Use automation/AI so humans focus on high-value investigations, not repetitive alerts.
SOC Is A Business Continuity Tool
- A SOC is a business enabler tied to continuity, revenue, and reputation rather than just an IT function.
- Its success is measured by how invisible incidents are to the business, not by headline counts of stopped attacks.