

A fast, practical walkthrough of how the SOC has evolved from manual alert handling to engineering-driven, AI-accelerated defense. Learn how Detection-as-Code, automation, and AI are reshaping modern security operations and what this means for your career in the SOC ecosystem. **Who Should Attend** • Students exploring cybersecurity • Freshers aiming for SOC or analyst roles • Working professionals transitioning into SOC careers • Security analysts who want to level up with automation and AI skills • Anyone curious about how AI is changing security operations **Key Takeaways** • Clear understanding of the SOC evolution and why AI is now central • Insight into modern SOC workflows, tools, and detection engineering • Skills and competencies required for next-gen SOC roles • Practical guidance on how to start and grow your SOC career path • A roadmap from Analyst to Senior Analyst to SOC Lead and eventually CISO
