The "why" of AI-driven security

What it can actually do for SOCs and the wider business
If you're a security professional, your LinkedIn feed is likely to be dominated by posts telling you how AI is essential.

But as with everything in life, going back to the "why" is important. In this case, going to your CISO and saying that "everyone seems to be doing AI" isn't a business case.

The "why do things differently" for Security Operations Centres (SOCs) is clear. They often have thousands of alerts to sift through daily, and much of this work is dull and time-intensive - and as a result, error-prone. The result? Wasted resources, and the risk of a devastating cyber attack slipping the net.

AI-driven security analytics help to make every SOC user a power user. They:
  • Empower every SOC analyst to streamline triage, investigation, and response.
  • Automate routine tasks for admins to boost team efficiency.
  • Help prioritise attacks, not alerts.
  • Triage hundreds of alerts into the few that matter.
  • Assess alerts holistically rather than as one-off events.
And back to the question of "why"?

All that sounds great. But what's the real business outcome?

AI-driven security helps SOC teams see the wood from the trees by helping them quickly understand the most threatening attacks and taking immediate follow-up actions.


Find out more

This whitepaper introduces Elastic Security, the first and only AI-driven security analytics solution, replacing the traditional SIEM, that can empower analysts with limitless visibility, generative AI, and advanced analytics. 

Key takeaways:

  • How Elastic Security helps meet the challenges facing modern security teams.
  • Compliance with the forthcoming UK AI regulation and the existing EU AI Act.

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