Why the SOC of Tomorrow Won’t Look Like Today’s

TechSpective Podcast Episode 148 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions were once hailed as the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, promising centralized visibility, streamlined threat detection, and efficient response. Over time, though, many organizations have struggled with SIEM’s complexities, high costs, and an overwhelming volume of alerts—often leading to what’s known as "swivel chair syndrome" as analysts jump between multiple tools to investigate and respond to incidents. Next-gen SIEM is working to change that, though, and redefine the role of security operations centers (SOCs), bringing AI-powered automation and intelligent threat detection into the equation. Ajit Sancheti, GM of Next-Gen SIEM at CrowdStrike, joins the TechSpective Podcast to explore how SIEM solutions are evolving and what security leaders should expect in the coming years. We discuss: The legacy SIEM dilemma – Why traditional SIEMs struggled with scalability, data overload, and false positives AI-driven analytics – How AI is transforming SOC workflows, making security operations more efficient The rise of predictive security – How AI-powered models are shifting cybersecurity from reactive to proactive Data complexity and visibility – Why organizations need a single source of truth for security data The future of automated response – How security teams can move beyond rule-based playbooks to more dynamic AI-driven decision-making Organizations are now looking beyond traditional security stacks to solutions that seamlessly integrate threat detection, automated response, and predictive intelligence—all without the manual tuning and endless configuration that plagued legacy systems. Where is SIEM headed, and what does it mean for your security strategy? If you’re a CISO, SOC analyst, or security leader, you should check out the conversation.