Amid the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, organisations are constantly challenged to ensure security. Conventional security methods are failing to keep up with the escalating volume and sophistication of attacks. By implementing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with automation, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) can optimise workflows, augment analyst capabilities, and significantly enhance the organisation's overall cybersecurity defences.  Palo Alto Networks offers comprehensive MDR services, leveraging its threat intelligence and cutting-edge technology expertise. Unit 42, its esteemed threat intelligence team, is crucial in providing valuable insights into emerging threats and trends, empowering organisations to stay ahead of malicious actors.  In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks to Ophir Karako, Software Engineer (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss:  Palo Alto’s MDR Services Operational Automation Data EnrichmentThreat Response Job security for SOC Analysts  Interested in learning more about XSOAR and Palo Alto Networks? You can find some additional resources below: Enloe Medical Center Strengthens Its Security Posture and Improves Efficiency With Unit 42 MDRUnit 42 Managed Detection and Response Service DatasheetA Practical Guide to Deploying SecOps Automation Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:57 - MDR Services at Palo Alto Networks 03:20 - Automation in Operations 04:16  - Automating Data Enrichment 05:13  - Intellectual Property Playbooks and Scripts 05:41 - Customized Reports for Customers 06:10 - Automated Threat Response 07:08 - Insights and Lessons Learned from Automation 07:37 - Benefits of Automation for SOC Analysts 08:06 - Collaboration with Product Experts 09:04 - Treating Automation as a CI/CD Process 10:01 - The Future of Automation in Cybersecurity 12:51  - Automation and Job Security for SOC Analysts 14:20 - Cortex XSOAR: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Platform 15:46 - Unit 42 MDR Service 16:16 - Conclusion