Security Operation Centres To Absorb Cloud Security By 2026: Report
A latest report predicts that security operation centres (SOCs) within organisations will absorb cloud security functions by the year 2026.
As businesses increasingly recognise the criticality of cloud technology and its impact on their operations, cloud security teams and practices are set to become an integral part of SOC operations to enhance efficiency.
Vijendra Katiyar, the Country Manager for India & SAARC at Trend Micro, emphasised the recurring pattern of valuable innovations crossing thresholds and being absorbed into standard operations. Drawing parallels to the past adoption of virtualisation, Katiyar believes that the cloud will follow suit. "The organisations and individuals that lean into this will lead the way," he added.
Trend Micro's report suggests that SOC tools will evolve to encompass cloud protection capabilities. The incorporation of cloud detection and response (CDR) functionalities within XDR platforms will significantly expand the scope of SOC functions, consequently influencing the qualifications and expertise required for leadership roles in the field.
Leaders who have successfully navigated the realm of cloud security will be well-positioned to transition to the modern SOC landscape. The increasing reliance on software-defined infrastructure, code-defined systems, and automation has become foundational to cloud teams building and securing their environments. These principles align with the tooling and practices employed by SOC and IT infrastructure teams, such as cross-detection and response (XDR), thereby enabling them to benefit from absorbing the scale, skills, and expertise of cloud teams.
The growing significance of cloud technology is reflected in the substantial investments made by global organisations. As public cloud services continue to integrate into standard IT operations, it is estimated that businesses will spend a staggering USD 600 billion on such services this year alone. Recent statistics indicate that 87 per cent of enterprises have already adopted multi-cloud environments, with 72 per cent opting for hybrid cloud setups.
