Building resilient cyber defences: SOC investment vs technical debt elimination

24 Jun 2025
Knowledge - Open to all
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations face the critical challenge of safeguarding their assets against sophisticated cyber threats. This panel discussion will explore the strategic decision-making process between investing in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and prioritising the elimination of technical debt to build resilient cyber defences.   Our expert panellists will delve into the benefits and trade-offs of each approach, examining how a robust SOC can provide real-time threat detection and response capabilities, while also considering the long-term advantages of addressing technical debt to strengthen foundational security practices.
Speakers
Stewart Hogg
Stewart Hogg, Associate director ' cyber - Waterstons
Jessica Hall
Jessica Hall, Head of security operations - Waterstons
Chris Rich
Chris Rich, Senior technology consultant - Waterstons