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SuperSOC: Conversations with the People Shaping the Future of Security Operations

Qevlar AI
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Security
IT Security
Operational Technology (OT)
SOC Operations
Security Automation
Security Operations Center
AI In Security Operations
Managed Detection and Response
Cyber Defense Center
Intrusion Patterns
Autonomous SOC
Data Quality
Cloud Technology
Tiers In SOC
SOC Blind Spots
AI In Security Operations Centers
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Autonomous AI

SuperSOC is the monthly podcast where Qevlar AI's CEO Ahmed Achchak interviews top cybersecurity experts to explore the future of the SOC. From real-world AI applications to rethinking SecOps workflows, each episode delivers bold insights and practical strategies for modern security teams. Recent guests include Google’s Anton Chuvakin and cybersecurity automation expert Filip Stojkovski.Want to kn... more

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Most SOCs say they’re “not ready for AI.” Others rush in, hoping AI will magically fix years of neglected fundamentals.

Both approaches aren’t ideal.

In this episode, Ahmed Achchak (CEO & Co-founder, Qevlar AI) sits down with Rafal Kitab, Director ... more

Is your SOC ready for the new era of GenAI attacks?

In this episode, Ahmed Achchak sits down with Jai Minton, Senior Manager of Hunt & Response at Huntress, to break down how attackers consistently bypass even “mature” SOCs by abusing legitimate too... more

Most enterprises talk about unifying IT, OT and cloud security, but very few actually pull it off. In this episode, Ahmed has invited Daniel Kästle, former Head of Cyber Defense at Mercedes-Benz, to break down what it really takes to move from three ... more

How do you guarantee the same investigative depth and accuracy when you’re running security operations for thousands of customers and processing billions of alerts per day?

In this episode, Beatrice Francon, Director of MDR Services at Atos, joins A... more

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Rafal Kitab
Director of SecOps and Incident Response at ConnectWise
ConnectWise
Episode: AI Readiness in the SOC Exists, But Not the Way You Define It ft. Rafal Kitab @ ConnectWise
Jai Minton
Senior manager of Hunt and Response at Huntress with over a decade of experience
Huntress
Episode: SOC Blind Spots: The Threats That Always Get Through and Why You Don’t Detect Them ft. Jai Minton @ Huntress
Daniel Kästle
Seasoned cybersecurity leader, known for building high-performance teams and cutting-edge security products.
Rethinking Threat Management
Episode: The Realistic Path to Cyber Defense Across IT, OT and Cloud ft. Daniel Kästle @ ex-Mercedes-Benz
Beatrice Francon
Responsible for defining and evolving global managed detection and response services at Atos.
Atos
Episode: The Multi-Tenant Challenge: How MDR Providers Maintain Detection Quality Across Hundreds of Different Environments ft. Beatrice Francon @Atos
Rob van Os
Strategic SOC advisor and long-time SOC leader
SOC-CMM
Episode: Should SOCs Drop Tiered Models Altogether? ft. Rob van Os @SOC-CMM
Shane Shook
Venture partner at Forgepoint Capital and advisor to security startups
Forgepoint Capital
Episode: Shifting Detection Left In the Kill Chain. How AI Can Reduce False Negatives ft. Shane Shook @Forgepoint Capital
Erik Bloch
VP of Security at Illumio
Illumio
Episode: The MSSP vs. Enterprise Divide: How Autonomous AI Changes the SOC Service Model ft. Erik Bloch @illumio
Dr. Anton Chuvakin
Security Solution Strategist at Google Cloud and former Research VP at Gartner
Google Cloud
Episode: Making AI Useful in the SOC: Data, Metrics & Human Skills ft. Dr. Anton Chuvakin @Google Cloud
Filip Stojkovski
Leading the SecOps engineering at SNIC and driving force behind the CyberSec automation blog
SNIC
Episode: From Playbooks to Agents: Rethinking Automation in the SOC with Filip Stojkovski

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Ahmed Achchak
CEO and co-founder of Qevlar AI

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SOC Blind Spots: The Threats That Always Get Through and Why You Don’t Detect Them ft. Jai Minton @ Huntress
Q: What behaviors consistently reveal these intrusions early?
Commands related to enumeration and discovery, as well as efforts to set up persistence.
SOC Blind Spots: The Threats That Always Get Through and Why You Don’t Detect Them ft. Jai Minton @ Huntress
Q: What is the most common intrusion pattern that you see and that actually slips past even mature SOCs?
Initial access through legitimate remote monitoring tools, web exploitation, and persistence mechanisms like DLL hijacking.
The Multi-Tenant Challenge: How MDR Providers Maintain Detection Quality Across Hundreds of Different Environments ft. Beatrice Francon @Atos
Q: How do you balance the need for standardization with client-specific contexts?
By establishing a baseline of detections, then tuning based on client feedback and specific risks.
The Multi-Tenant Challenge: How MDR Providers Maintain Detection Quality Across Hundreds of Different Environments ft. Beatrice Francon @Atos
Q: What has been the biggest learning about where AI delivers value for MDR workflows?
AI delivers value mostly in detection and triage, while human oversight remains essential in complex responses and threat hunting.
From Playbooks to Agents: Rethinking Automation in the SOC with Filip Stojkovski
Q: What are, from your point of view, the three main questions that this person should ask to avoid buying something that is not exactly what they're aiming for?
Filip advises understanding use cases and operating models, as well as ensuring the solution is auditable and not just a black box.

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Conversations hosted by a seasoned CEO delve into the evolving landscape of Security Operations Centers (SOCs), drawing insights from a variety of top-tier cybersecurity experts. The discussions focus on innovative strategies, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the challenges that modern security teams face in adapting to continual technological advancements. Topics such as managed detection and response, efficiency in workflows, and the future of security automation are critically examined, providing listeners with a blend of theoretical understanding and actionable advice. The podcast's unique angle lies in its emphasis on practical strategies paired with expert commentary from professionals with substantial experience in the... more

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2. Jai Minton
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6. Shane Shook
7. Erik Bloch
8. Dr. Anton Chuvakin

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