Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense

SOC Dashboards Done Right with Ryan Thompson


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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Thompson, a seasoned expert in building dashboards that actually detect real threats—not just look pretty. With experience at Elastic, Alert Logic, and top EDR vendors, Ryan shares deep insights into the science behind effective dashboards and how security teams can cut through the noise to find the threats on your network.

We cover:

  • Why most SOC dashboards fail to deliver real insights—and how to fix them.
  • The right way to structure dashboards for SIEM, EDR, and threat hunting.
  • How to visualize security data effectively to make detection faster.
  • The balance between automation, alerts, and analyst intuition.

If you’re a SOC analyst, detection engineer, or security leader looking to elevate your dashboard game and sharpen your cyber threat detection skills, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:

  • SEC450: SOC Analyst Training - Applied Skills for Cyber Defense Operations
  • LDR551: Building and Leader Security Operations Centers

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