Security operations centers (SOCs) are under unprecedented strain. This is the result of surging cyberthreats, overwhelming alert volumes and a shortage of skilled, experienced analysts. Tool maintenance is another time sink, with many SOCs spending more time configuring tech than protecting their organization. Tired teams are of course less effective, yet many SOCs admit to being overworked. This delays detection, slows response and leads to burnout, forcing valuable analysts to leave. And those analysts are difficult to replace, with around half of organizations needing more than six months to fill InfoSec roles.