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Allie Mellen

Principal Analyst at Forrester specializing in security operations, nation-state threats, and AI in security. Offers insights into XDR and its impact on threat detection and response.

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Oct 3, 2025 • 46min

The Truth About AI in the SOC: From Alert Fatigue to Detection Engineering

Allie Mellen, a Principal Analyst at Forrester specializing in security analytics and generative AI, digs into the evolving landscape of Security Operations. She explains the ongoing "massive reset" in SOCs driven by generative AI and better data management. Allie advocates for the shift from traditional SOC models to Detection Engineering. She discusses practical AI applications, the importance of explainability, and how companies are leveraging AI for triage. Tune in for insights into the future of AI and its role in enhancing security operations.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 56min

Building a SOC Team in 2024 - Automation & AI

Allie Mellen, a Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, dives into the future of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and the role of AI in cybersecurity. She argues that Cloud Detection Response may be fading and critiques the current hype around generative AI, stressing that automation will never fully replace human analysts. The discussion highlights the burnout among security teams, the necessity of adopting detection engineering, and the importance of continuous learning and mentorship to empower SOC analysts.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 40min

Decoding XDR: Allie Mellen on What’s Next [Threat Vector]

Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester and expert in security operations, dives deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. She discusses the game-changing role of XDR in threat detection and how it’s reshaping strategies in security operations. The conversation touches on the challenges within the SIEM market and emphasizes the need for a balance between technology and human factors in cybersecurity. Listeners gain insights on navigating complex vendor interactions and making data-driven decisions in a rapidly changing environment.

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