The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast
The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast
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From Monitoring Hub to Enterprise Nerve Center: Building a Business-First GSOC with Nick Saroka
30 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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A mature GSOC does far more than monitor alarms. Manish speaks with Nick Saroka, Vice President of Operations at Exlog Global, about turning the GSOC into an enterprise nerve center that supports decisions across the business. Nick explains how teams can connect threat monitoring to organizational objectives, determine when to escalate with incomplete information, and earn credibility through relationships and repeated performance. He also explores AI’s role as a force multiplier for intelligence collection and dissemination while keeping human validation and judgment in the loop. The conversation closes with practical career advice for analysts who want to understand the businesses they protect and create greater organizational value.

You'll learn:

  • How to align GSOC intelligence with business objectives and operational decisions
  • What to weigh when moving from monitoring to escalation and action
  • Where AI can accelerate intelligence workflows without replacing human judgment

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