SOC | 7 min read
Stressed SOC? Data’s your best ally to justify more resources

Use analyst workload metrics and efficiency KPIs data to build a business case for more SOC resources and increased budget.

SOC | 4 min read
Patch Tuesday (Expel’s version): March 2025

The March 2025 edition of Patch Tuesday is live, and this month we included ColdFusion vulnerability data Expel has seen recently.

SOC | 1 min read
SOC-ful of gratitude: a Thanksgiving message

Enjoy this special holiday message from Expel employees to our SOC. We're thankful to all of you for protecting our customers!

SOC | 3 min read
Happy Halloween! Cybersecurity horror stories from SOCs past

Enjoy these horror stories from past SOCs, as our analysts share their most haunting tales from previous roles (and get some tips, too).

SOC | 7 min read
Logs your SOC can use every day: a quick reference guide

We pulled the logs our SOC team use daily into a handy quick reference guide for our analysts—and now, you.

SOC | 5 min read
Work with your SOC/MDR in a cybersecurity risk assessment

There are different kinds of security assessments, and what you perform should be aligned to your organization's goals.

SOC | 4 min read
The SOC organic

MDR should be organic. Learn how Expel combines the best automation with human insight to deliver the security your organization needs.

SOC | 2 min read
How we built it: the Expel SOC-in-the-Sky

Curious what it takes to turn a hotel ballroom into a 24/7 SOC? Learn how and why we created a "SOC-in-the-Sky" for our company kickoff.

SOC | 3 min read
Touring the modern SOC: where are the dials and blinking lights?

An Expel SOC tour isn’t about blinking lights. It's a discussion about mission, mindset, and the operations that make security work.

SOC | 4 min read
Mistakes to avoid when measuring SOC performance

Discover the three most common mistakes companies make when developing their first set of operational metrics.