2025 SANS Detection Engineering Survey: Evolving Practices in Modern Security Operations
The landscape of Detection Engineering is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for cybersecurity professionals. To dive deep into understanding the current state and future trends of this critical field, SANS has partnered with Anvilogic to conduct a comprehensive survey of Detection Engineering professionals across various industries. Dive into the findings in this whitepaper.
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