By Nikitas Kladakis, General Manager of ADACOM, Published in IT Security Pro, Issue 92
An article by Nikitas Kladakis, General Manager of ADACOM, titled "From SOC to Risk Operation Center: How Agentic AI Is Transforming ADACOM’s Cyber Defense Services", has been published in Issue 92 of IT Security Pro.
The rapid evolution of cyber threats, combined with the accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence, is fundamentally reshaping the way organizations approach cybersecurity. Traditional Security Operation Centers (SOCs), focused primarily on monitoring and incident response, are no longer sufficient on their own. Today, cybersecurity must evolve from reactive threat detection to proactive, risk-driven decision-making.
Beyond the Traditional SOC
For years, the SOC has been the backbone of enterprise cyber defense—collecting logs, monitoring alerts, and responding to incidents. However, the growing volume, velocity, and sophistication of attacks have placed unprecedented pressure on security teams. Alert fatigue, limited context, and delayed response times can significantly increase organizational risk.
ADACOM addresses these challenges by redefining the SOC model and evolving it into a Risk Operation Center (ROC). This next-generation approach shifts the focus from isolated security events to holistic risk management, enabling organizations to understand not just what is happening, but why it matters to their business.
The Role of Agentic AI
At the core of this evolution lies Agentic AI—intelligent, autonomous digital agents capable of reasoning, prioritizing, and acting within predefined boundaries. In ADACOM’s ROC, these AI-driven agents function as digital analytical assistants, working alongside human analysts rather than replacing them.
By continuously correlating data from multiple sources, Agentic AI:
- Analyzes vast volumes of security telemetry in real time
- Identifies meaningful patterns and emerging threats
- Prioritizes incidents based on business risk
- Automates routine investigation and response tasks
This collaborative human–AI model dramatically reduces Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), while allowing human experts to focus on complex, high-impact decisions.
Advanced Technologies Powering the ROC
The Risk Operation Center builds upon a robust technology stack that integrates:
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) for centralized visibility and advanced correlation
- SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation & Response) to automate workflows and accelerate response
- XDR (Extended Detection and Response) to unify threat detection across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identities
Agentic AI acts as the intelligence layer across these platforms, dynamically orchestrating actions and continuously learning from both successful and unsuccessful responses.
From Threat Monitoring to Dynamic Risk Management
One of the most critical shifts highlighted in the article is the transition from simple threat monitoring to dynamic risk management. Instead of treating all alerts equally, ADACOM’s ROC evaluates threats in the context of:
- Asset criticality
- Business impact
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Threat actor behavior and intent
This risk-centric approach enables organizations to make informed, timely decisions that align cybersecurity operations with business objectives.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience
In an era where AI is being leveraged by both attackers and defenders, resilience becomes the ultimate goal. By combining Agentic AI with experienced security professionals, ADACOM enhances its customers’ ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber incidents.
The result is a cyber defense model that is:
- Faster and more adaptive
- Scalable in the face of growing complexity
- Aligned with real-world business risk
Looking Ahead
The evolution from SOC to Risk Operation Center represents more than a technological upgrade—it is a strategic shift in how cybersecurity is delivered and consumed. As highlighted in Nikitas Kladakis’ article, Agentic AI is not a futuristic concept, but a practical enabler of smarter, more resilient cyber defense today.
ADACOM continues to invest in innovation, people, and advanced technologies to help organizations move beyond reactive security and embrace a proactive, risk-driven cybersecurity posture.
Discover how cybersecurity is evolving from threat monitoring to intelligent risk management—and how Agentic AI is shaping the future of cyber defense and contact us at info@adacom.com
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