SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals


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Join us for the exclusive release of the 10th annual SANS SOC Survey — the definitive global benchmark on how Security Operations Centers are evolving in a rapidly shifting cyber threat landscape.
Now celebrating a decade of research, the 2026 SOC Survey offers unparalleled insights into how organizations are building, managing, and modernizing their cyber defense capabilities across industries and geographies.
Whether you're leading a SOC, evaluating tools, or building your security team, this event will equip you with the latest data, trends, and expert analysis to guide your next move.
What You’ll Learn
- Key global trends in SOC structure, outsourcing, and operations
- How organizations are integrating AI and machine learning into detection and response workflows
- Top challenges facing SOC teams—from alert fatigue to staffing gaps
- Satisfaction levels with current toolsets and where teams are investing next
- Hiring, retention, and workforce composition benchmarks
- Budget priorities and planned changes for 2026 and beyond
- Practical takeaways for measuring, maturing, or modernizing your SOC
Why Register?
By registering, you’ll gain:
- Actionable benchmarks to measure your organization against industry peers.
- Practical strategies you can take back to your team immediately.


Chris Crowley, SANS Senior Instructor and SOC consultant, combines 25 years of cyber operations leadership and AI expertise to train defenders to detect, analyze, and respond to modern threats with clarity, confidence, and hands-on precision.
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