How AI is Changing SOC Operations in Germany with Johannes Kresse

<p>In this episode of &quot;Let’s SOC About It,&quot; host Amy Tom, Community Manager at D3 Security, welcomes Johannes Kresse, MSSP SOC Advisor in Germany, to talk about how the German SOC market is adapting to global trends. </p><p><br></p><p>They explore the adoption of AI and automation in SOCs, the impact of compliance mandates like NIS2, and the pressures driving German SOC teams toward new technologies. Johannes also introduces his newly created SOC map, a resource aimed at helping companies find the right MSSP.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you&#39;ll learn:</p><p>🤖 Is the German SOC market using AI and automation?</p><p>🏢 What is the impact of compliance mandates like NIS2?</p><p>🌍 How do businesses select MSSPs to work with in Germany?</p><p>🤔 What unique pressures are SOC professionals in EMEA facing?</p><p><br></p><p>Relevant Links</p><ul><li>Learn more about Johannes’ SOC Map: JohannesKresse.com</li><li>Follow Johannes Kresse on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/johanneskresse/</li><li>Follow Amy Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymtom/</li><li>Follow D3 Security on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d3-security-management-systems/</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><ul><li>00:00 - Introducing Johannes</li><li>03:19 - Pressure to Adopt AI in Germany</li><li>05:12 - NIS2 Compliance in Germany</li><li>08:05 - SOC Map</li><li>13:29 - In-house vs MSSP discussion</li><li>20:04 - SOC Market in Germany</li></ul>