On this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha dive into the California Department of Technology’s (CDT) new Security Operations Center (SOC) as a service offering. They discuss how this centralized security operation aims to support state departments and local agencies with 24/7 monitoring and threat detection. The conversation explores the competitive landscape for SOC services, the potential role of AI in cybersecurity, and the importance of inter-departmental collaboration. Special mention is made of how this initiative can enhance the state’s overall cybersecurity framework while offering new opportunities for the vendor community.

00:00 Introduction to Govtech Today

00:14 Centralized Security Operations in Nevada

00:27 CDT's SOC as a Service

00:57 Benefits of a Centralized SOC

01:25 CDT's Approach to Service Offering

02:13 Details of CDT's SOC Services

04:26 Vendor Community Considerations

06:51 Comparing CDT and Private Sector Offerings

12:25 AI in Security Operations

13:17 Federated Model and Data Sharing

15:47 Statewide Contract and Purchasing Power

16:46 Cybersecurity Maturity and Compliance

17:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts