28 Jan 2026
IDC & Palo Alto Networks Webinar
Modernising the SOC: Faster, Better and Cost-Effective Security Operations
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We are all aware of the rising prevalence of cyber attacks, both in terms of volume and also in the impact they can have on organisations and society in general. The pressures on the Security Operations Centre are immense and growing, as alerts and incidents need to be identified, assessed, prioritised and remediated efficiently and at scale.
Most people are familiar with emergent AI threats, such as perfect phishing campaigns and deep fake examples. But there are numerous other AI-based threats that are now also apparent: data and model poisoning, prompt injection and deep network reconnaissance are just a few of the identified threats.
In response to these threats, forward-thinking security leaders recognise the need to leverage AI as a defensive tool. Otherwise, the asymmetry of AI adoption skews the delicate balance from cyber defence to attack. Basic AI is long proven for analytics and automation, while GenAI can compile incident reports and even drive incident response. The emergence of agentic AI creates the promise of autonomous SecOps, upskilling SOC analysts and alleviating talent shortages.
But CISOs don’t want just another tool: they need better coordination and integration across the tools they already have, and ideally a reduction in complexity and the overall number of tools. The key question is: can I reduce the overall cost of my security estate while increasing efficiency and effectiveness? That’s the promise of integrated security platforms, but can they deliver?
To address these issues – and more – join Palo Alto Networks and IDC for an exclusive discussion on how leading organisations are addressing SecOps challenges in the era of AI everywhere. At this event we’ll explore:
- What are the new trends in AI-enabled attacks, and how are CISOs deploying AI-assisted defences?
- How feasible is the autonomous SOC, and what are the likely benefits?
- Is a security platform realistic, will it really be cheaper, and how can I migrate my existing tools to a consolidated platform approach?
We’ll connect strategy to execution, and discuss how organisations can enable, augment and optimise AI-enabled security, to drive new productivity and better security outcomes in today’s uncertain world.
This webinar will be in English, but will also be live translated into German, Spanish & French so you can join live and choose your preferred language to consume the content.
Agenda
Timezone: GMT
IDC & Palo Alto Networks Webinar
One day event
Delegates join Zoom
IDC Analyst Welcomes everyone and explains logistics.
IDC Analyst Scene Setting Presentation
Fireside Chat with IDC and Palo Alto Networks
Q&A from the Audience
Speakers
Duncan Brown
Group Vice President, IDC Europe
IDC
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Duncan Brown
Duncan Brown is associate vice president, European Security Practice, at IDC EMEA and leads the firm’s security research program in Europe. He specializes in providing strategic advice to his clients, informing and validating their corporate, product, and marketing plans. Brown is an expert in analyzing the security market globally, and his list of security-related clients includes enterprises, central banks, government organizations, and security product suppliers and services providers. Brown’s expertise spans the gamut of security topics including incident response, threat intelligence, and global privacy issues. He established and leads IDC’s coverage of the global impact of the GDPR, the RPEC (ePrivacy Directive update) and NIS Directive on technology companies and their customers. His analysis and opinions are widely sought by industry leaders and investors, while his comments on industry trends and developments frequently appear in the leading business and trade publications.
You can find Duncan on Twitter here.
Matthias Maier
Manager Domain Consultants, Security Operations Transformation
PaloAlto Networks
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Matthias Maier
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Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world’s greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.