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 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.
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.
