Security Operations Transformation Summit

Security analysts need more than just technical skills to handle the realities of modern operations. AI, automation, and expanding attack surfaces have outpaced traditional training and certifications. As threats evolve, organizations face a critical skill gap: analysts need to be ready to make decisions and adapt under pressure, not just execute technical tasks.

Effective analysts do more than investigate alerts. They make informed decisions under pressure, align with business priorities, and collaborate across teams to drive incident response. To develop these capabilities, organizations need to move beyond technical training and intentionally build operational readiness.

Drawing on real-world experience leading enterprise security operations and vulnerability management programs, Mari Galloway shares practical strategies to develop analysts prepared for the moments that matter. Attendees will examine how experiential learning, cross-functional collaboration, leadership development and targeted technology adoption combine to build confident analysts and resilient security teams.

Learning Objectives
- Assess how AI and automation are redefining the analyst’s role, shifting focus from technical execution to operational decision-making.
- Learn practical strategies to develop operationally-ready analysts through experiential learning, cross-functional collaboration and real-world incident preparedness.
- Adopt leadership approaches that strengthen decision-making, communication and operational effectiveness so analysts can navigate complex incidents with confidence.
- Create development pathways that improve analyst retention, build organizational resilience and prepare the next generation of security operations professionals.