Report by Gurucul
2025 Pulse of the AI SOC Report
Key Findings
64% of security leaders still rely heavily on manual detection, triage, and investigation processes.
88% of security leaders say alert volume increased in the past year.
Nearly half of security leaders reported alert volume spikes over 25%.
87% of security leaders are deploying, piloting, or evaluating AI-powered SOC tools.
60% of AI adopters have cut investigation times by at least 25%.
73% of security leaders report analyst burnout and staffing shortages.
72% of CISOs are prioritising faster investigations.
Alert fatigue is now a top challenge for 76% of SOCs.
73% of security leaders identify identity-based attacks as a top threat.
Only 31% of security leaders use AI-powered SOC tools across core detection and response workflows.
78% of security leaders identify social engineering and phishing as their top threat.
61% of CISOs are investing in automation.
67% of security leaders lack visibility into access behaviour and lateral movement.
65% of CISOs aim to reduce alert noise.