Security News > 2023 > October > The primary pain points for SOC teams

Nine out of 10 security teams are automating at least some of their work, and 93% of respondents believe that more automation would improve their work-life balance.

According to the research, overall job satisfaction in the SOC remains high - security teams love the work they do.

Respondents continue to feel teams are understaffed and don't have access to tools that could automate the most mundane aspects of their work.

"The report shows organizations need to move quickly to address the lack of resources in their SOC before their teams find the escape hatch. Leading SOC teams have found a solution in automation. Smart workflows are helping run mission-critical tasks and achieve greater productivity at scale, freeing analysts to focus on high-impact work and reinforcing the business against threats."

In the survey, SOC teams identified three clear challenges they face each day: too much data; too many tedious tasks; and, too many reporting requirements.

The survey discovered that most security teams are embracing the technology, with 92% of SOC teams indicating that they have already adopted automation to some extent.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/10/24/soc-teams-challenges/