Episode 62 — Apply adversarial emulation to stress-test SOC people, process, and tools
This episode covers adversarial emulation as a controlled way to evaluate SOC readiness, which GSOM may test by asking how to find real gaps in detection, response coordination, and decision quality without waiting for a real incident. You will define adversarial emulation as executing planned attacker-like behaviors in a safe, authorized manner to verify that telemetry, alerts, playbooks, and escalation paths work as intended. We will tie this to exam scenarios by focusing on what to measure: whether the SOC detects the activity, how quickly triage happens, whether the investigation can prove scope, and whether containment actions are approved and executed without harming business operations. You will also explore common pitfalls, such as emulation that does not match your environment, unrealistic “perfect telemetry” assumptions, or tests that produce noise without clear success criteria, along with best practices for scoping, safety guardrails, and converting findings into concrete detection and process improvements. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
