Kaspersky’s global study of senior IT security leaders reveals that 44 percent of Indian companies intend to establish Security Operations Centers primarily to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The research, spanning 16 countries and targeting organizations with over 500 employees planning SOC implementation, underscores human expertise alongside advanced tools as critical for threat management. Faster detection, response capabilities, and competitive advantages rank high among motivations, even as automation demand grows.
Strengthening Posture Tops SOC Establishment Drivers
Indian respondents cited bolstering overall cybersecurity as the leading rationale at 44 percent, slightly below the global 50 percent average. An additional 41 percent aim to counter increasingly sophisticated threats targeting expanded attack surfaces. Globally, secondary factors include budget optimization, rapid incident handling, and protection for proliferating software, endpoints, and user devices, each noted by 41 percent.
Larger enterprises face amplified pressures from regulatory compliance and confidential data safeguards. The study captures organizations on the cusp of SOC deployment, highlighting strategic priorities amid digital expansion. Continuous monitoring emerges as the paramount requirement at 54 percent, enabling real-time anomaly detection and resilience.
Technology Choices Emphasize Skilled Human Oversight
Indian firms prioritize Security Information and Event Management systems at 47 percent, Extended Detection and Response at 40 percent, and Threat Intelligence Platforms at 38 percent. These solutions automate data aggregation but rely heavily on analysts for contextual interpretation and decision-making. Network Detection and Response follows at 33 percent, with Managed Detection and Response at 26 percent.
Larger global organizations average 5.5 technologies per SOC versus 3.8 for smaller ones. Kaspersky’s Roman Nazarov stresses process planning, goal clarity, and resource allocation to maximize human focus on high-value tasks. Outsourced SOCs lean toward lessons-learned methodologies, while internal builds emphasize access controls.
Leadership Stresses Complementary Human-Tech Synergy
Adrian Hia, Kaspersky’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific, attributes India’s threat escalation to rapid digitalization, cloud migration, and critical infrastructure growth. He positions modern SOCs as structures delivering visibility and speed, amplified by skilled professionals contextualizing intelligence. The combination enables decisive responses in complex landscapes.
Kaspersky recommends its SOC Consulting for setup optimization, alongside SIEM platforms enriched with AI-driven threat insights. Unified monitoring solutions and Next-generation product lines provide real-time protection across EDR and XDR capabilities. Threat Intelligence portals offer cycle-spanning visibility for proactive risk management.
Strategic Roadmap for Effective SOC Deployment
Building resilient SOCs demands defined workflows and continuous refinement to adapt to evolving threats. Enterprises must balance automation investments with talent development for optimal outcomes. The study forecasts SOC proliferation as table stakes for cybersecurity maturity. Indian organizations prioritizing integrated human-technology models gain structural advantages. Kaspersky’s ecosystem equips teams for persistent defense in high-stakes environments.
