Mastering SOC Economics | EP 66

What does it really take to modernize your Security Operations Center (SOC) without increasing cost?In this episode of the WEI Tech Talk Podcast, host Greg Smith (Palo Alto Networks) is joined by Kasey Cross (Palo Alto Networks) and Todd Humphreys (WEI) for a candid discussion on the economics of SOC transformation. Rather than focusing on marketing claims, the conversation explores the financial, operational, and organizational realities of consolidating today's fragmented security stacks into a modern, AI-powered security operations platform.Topics include:How to build a compelling business case for SOC modernizationUnderstanding the ROI behind security platform consolidationThe hidden costs of disconnected security toolsPractical approaches to evaluating and migrating to a unified SOC platformOvercoming organizational resistance and change management challengesAI's role in security operations today—and where it's headed nextAdvice for CISOs, security directors, and executive leadership planning long-term security investmentsWhether you're responsible for cybersecurity strategy, security operations, governance, or IT leadership, this episode provides practical insights into reducing operational burden while improving security outcomes. Learn more at wei.com/cybersecurity.The content for this episode was recorded in June 2026.