Gartner predicts SOCs will have 50% more engineers than analysts by 2028

Gartner forecasts that by 2028 security operations centers will employ 50% more engineers than analysts, as AI agents take over routine alert handling, according to an analysis by Prophet Security.

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2026-11-03 15:00 · BleepingComputer
Gartner Predicts SOCs Will Have 50% More Engineers Than Analysts by 2028

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