[APJ] Human-Led, AI-Driven: The Next Chapter of Security Operations - Seguridad Mania.com - España y América Latina

On this episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, spoke with Daniel Martin, Director of Product Management at Rapid7. They discussed how modern Security Operations Centres (SOCs) are evolving, where AI truly adds value, and why outcomes—not features—should guide cybersecurity teams. Takeaways - Organisations are still facing the same core challenges in cybersecurity despite technological advancements. - There is a growing demand for more environmental context in detection and response. - MDR services are evolving to focus on partnerships rather than just product delivery. - Rapid7's Incident Command aims to improve decision support in SOC operations. - Automation should be frictionless and integrated into the analyst's workflow. - Deterministic automation is crucial for reliable security outcomes. - Analysts need to learn from real-time data to enhance response strategies. - The future of detection and response will involve broader visibility and ownership of customer environments. - Building trust with customers is essential for effective cybersecurity partnerships. - Focusing on customer outcomes is key to improving security operations.