What's Really Plaguing SOC Teams, Lessons for Vendors & Leaders

What's Really Plaguing SOC Teams, Lessons for Vendors & Leaders

Author: BKBT Productions June 2, 2025 Duration: 41:51
Erik Bloch, security operations expert and longtime infosec leader, joins the show to talk about the real problems plaguing SOCs and why the industry keeps missing the mark! George K and George A talk to Erik about: - The massive disconnect between what vendors think SOCs do vs. reality - spoiler alert: most founders have never worked in the trenches - Why we're still fighting the same problems from 20 years ago - false positives aren't even 10% of the actual work, so why do we keep obsessing over them? - The real burnout formula: high responsibility + low control + endless busywork that has nothing to do with catching bad guys - Business alignment that actually works: Stop talking about theoretical $48 bazillion losses and start tying security outcomes to actual business growth Whether you're a vendor or an executive leader, there's gold -- and data! -- in this episode. The "AI will solve everything" narrative is misleading, hear what actually works in security operations! ------------ 🏳️‍🌈 It's PRIDE month! ALL PROFITS from all sales of the Pride collection during the month of June will be donated to scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in cybersecurity.  And this year we have generous vendor sponsors who will match our donation!  Shop swag, help students. You can shop the collection here: https://bkbtpodcast.shop/collections/pride-in-cyber

There’s a lot of noise in the world of technology talk, but Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks cuts through it with a focus on the people behind the products and the societal currents shaping our digital landscape. Hosts George K and George A steer conversations that are less about specs and hype, and more about real-world consequences. You’ll hear them dig into topics like the messy rollout of new AI tools, the often-invisible backbone of digital infrastructure, and why communities adopt or reject certain technologies. This podcast regularly features guests from various fields who offer unvarnished opinions on what’s genuinely functional and what’s fundamentally flawed in our tech-saturated lives. The discussions move beyond simple commentary to challenge the standard narratives promoted by the tech industry, examining the cultural and social ripples of every new development. It’s a show for anyone who feels that technology coverage often misses the human element-the frustrations, the adaptations, and the ethical dilemmas. Tune in for a grounded, critical, and consistently engaging dialogue that connects the dots between code and culture. This production from BKBT Productions lives up to its name, getting down to the brass tacks of how technology is built and used, with a bare-knuckle honesty that’s increasingly rare.
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