2023-10-07 –, Track 5
Most SOCs are unable to keep up with the attacks of today due to structure constraints surrounding outdated architecture. That structure does not scale to protect the rapidly changing, distributed environments that SOCs are required to defend from attackers that have risen in both number and sophistication. To counter, SOCs must evolve to become 'Next-Gen'. This talk will present concrete steps organizations can take to evolve from today's rigid structures into a dynamic, agile entity that can quickly react to threats of today and tomorrow. The presentation groups these steps into three phases demonstrating clear paths to grow people, modify processes, and change technologies. Additionally, recommendations will be given for adaptations that still provide the advance capabilities needed to protect a variety of enterprise types. Organizations can use the strategies discussed in this talk to help them develop multi-year plans that can protect the enterprise.
Craig Bowser is an infosec professional with over 20 years of experience. After ten years in the Air Force as a communications officer, he has worked as an Information Security Manager, Security Engineer, Security Analyst and Information System Security Officer for contractors in DoD, DOJ and Dept of Energy and is currently a Security Solutions Architect at GuidePoint Security. He has some letters that mean something to HR departments. He is a Christian, Father, Husband, Geek, Scout Leader who enjoys woodworking, sci-fi fantasy, home networking, tinkering with electronics, reading, and hiking. And he has a to-do list that is longer than his open to-do slots.