As threats evolve and networks grow more interconnected, today’s SOCs must combine real-time visibility, automation, and collaboration to protect critical systems.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Steve Fink, a veteran security architect who has spent over two decades designing and operating some of the most advanced Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in the world. From pen-testing the FBI in the 1990s to building the SOC and NOC infrastructures behind global conferences like Black Hat, RSA, and Cisco Live, Fink shares hard-earned lessons on resilience, scalability, and innovation in modern cybersecurity operations.

Hear Fink’s insights on:

• Architecting next-generation SOCs for performance, modularity, and redundancy
• The power of packet data and contextual awareness for real-time detection
• Integrating AI and automation, with over 97% of Secure Yeti’s workload handled by agentic AI
• Driving vendor collaboration and interoperability across competing technologies
• Designing for chaos resilience and ensuring rapid recovery from failure or attack

“It all starts with the packets. If you don’t have the context of your network, it’s almost impossible to conduct a valid investigation or build an effective response plan.” - Steve “Fink”, CTO & CISO, Secure Yeti

Tune in for a compelling look at how Fink and his team are redefining operational excellence and AI-driven security.

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