Lights-Out SOC: Yes, It’s Coming (and Faster Than You Think)
A TAG Cyber Analyst Report, Sponsored by Stellar Cyber
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is at the edge of a massive transformation. For decades, SOCs have evolved from manual operations to hybrid human-machine models. Now, with the rise of AI-driven detection and autonomous agents, the lights-out SOC—a fully automated, machine-powered SOC—is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s becoming a necessity.
In this report, Dr. Edward Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber and Research Professor at NYU, explores:
- The three phases of SOC evolution: manual, hybrid, and automated
- Why AI will inevitably outperform humans in SOC operations
- How MSSPs can seize the opportunity to deliver autonomous SOC-as-a-service
- What CISOs, MSSPs, and analysts must do now to prepare for the shift
Whether you see this as a challenge or an opportunity, one thing is clear: the SOC of tomorrow will look very different—and it’s arriving faster than you think.
Download the full report now and get ahead of the transition.