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Testing, Learning, Evolving: How Practice and Precision Strengthen the SOC with Marty McDonald

Testing, Learning, Evolving: How Practice and Precision Strengthen the SOC with Marty McDonald

Update: 2025-10-09
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In this episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach talks with Marty McDonald, Principal Domain Advisor at Optiv, about what it takes to modernize today’s SOCs for an AI-driven world.

Marty shares how forward-looking teams are automating repetitive, level-one work with SOAR and agentic frameworks freeing analysts to focus on higher-value investigations. He also explains how UEBA and entity analytics help analysts tell better data stories, transforming telemetry into actionable insight for executives and boards alike.

The conversation underscores a timeless truth—modernization starts with fundamentals. From refining metrics to running effective tabletop exercises, small, consistent improvements drive lasting transformation.

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Testing, Learning, Evolving: How Practice and Precision Strengthen the SOC with Marty McDonald

Testing, Learning, Evolving: How Practice and Precision Strengthen the SOC with Marty McDonald