security: Unify now or pay later: New research exposes the operational cost of a fragmented SOC

1 · Sujith Quintelier · Feb. 17, 2026, 6:36 p.m.
Summary
Research from Microsoft and Omdia highlights how fragmented Security Operations Centers (SOCs) lead to increased operational costs and strain for organizations. The findings suggest that unifying SOC tools and processes can help mitigate these challenges.