The Surprising Supporter Behind the Push to Modernize GSOCs: The C-Suite

This article was originally published in ASIS Security Management Magazine.

In the past decade, global security operations centers (GSOCs) have been in their early adolescence. They were focused on baseline physical security functions such as monitoring alarm systems and video surveillance feeds. Fast-forward to today, where GSOCs are becoming part of an enterprise's central nervous system.

Not only are GSOCs managing an increased threat volume -- protecting people, assets, supply chains, and operations -- but they have also become a critical asset for employees and executives when problems arise. From active shooters and violent protests to extreme weather, supply chain risks, or geopolitical issues, the GSOCs of the past are challenged by today's increasingly severe threat landscape.