The Ultimate Guide to Security Operations

2026 · American Edition

SecOps, short for Security Operations, encompasses the practices and technologies used to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time. It plays a critical role in protecting organisations against evolving cyber risks, including ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats. The field integrates various tools such as AI-powered detection, extended detection and response (XDR), and deep observability to strengthen both cloud and hybrid security environments.

In our SecOps tag index, you will find in-depth stories covering the latest innovations, partnerships, and strategies shaping security operations today. From AI-driven automation and threat intelligence enhancements to the expansion of managed detection and response services, these articles highlight how organisations are leveraging technology and expertise to improve efficiency and resilience. Readers interested in understanding how SecOps adapts to new challenges like AI adoption, cloud security complexities, and increasing cyberattack sophistication will gain valuable insights by exploring this collection.

American Security Operations news
Analyst Insights
Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI cyber recovery service
Gartner · Security Operations · DR
Yesterday
Qevlar AI raises USD $30m to expand autonomous AI SOC
Gartner · Security Operations · Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI-led cyber recovery
Gartner · Security Operations · Data Protection
Yesterday
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
Security Operations · Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Gartner · Security Operations · Network Infrastructure
2 days ago
Expert columns
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
2 days ago
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
3 days ago
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
By Andy Fielder of MetaCompliance
Last week
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
Last week
Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership
By Debra Cairns of Net-Defence
Last week
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
Last week
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region of SonicWall
Last week
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Last month
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall unifies NSM for future-ready security ops
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
By OpenText Cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Interviews
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
Last week
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Discussing Skills shortage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Recent news
EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform
About Threat intelligence
Today
Entrust launches cloud cryptographic security platform
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats
About Storage
Yesterday
Google report warns identity is weak link in cloud
About Malware
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils FortiOS 8.0 with AI & quantum-safe
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Cohesity & Cyera integrate DSPM to boost data security
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Fortinet unveils AI-driven FortiSOC for unified SOC ops
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Fortinet's FortiOS 8.0 adds AI & quantum-safe tools
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Glasswall unveils Foresight AI for offline file threat risk
About Malware
Yesterday
Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Radware's Alteon Protect brings cloud-scale ADC security
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Datadog unveils MCP Server for governed AI observability
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
SailPoint unveils AI-driven adaptive identity security shift
About Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Netskope & Imprivata link zero trust for clinicians
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Job moves
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Move at NVIDIA
Yesterday
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last week
Vehere strengthens North America sales with senior hires
Move at Application Security
Last month
One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief
Move at Hybrid IT
Last month
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
DSi Compliance hires David Whipple to drive US growth
Move at ICS
Last month
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Move at Searchlight Cyber
Last month
Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push
Move at Symantec
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Cynomi appoints Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at ThreatLocker
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth
Move at LogRhythm
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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