SANS 2026 Detection and Response Survey Report: Signals, Not Noise

The threat landscape isn’t slowing down—and neither are defenders. The 2026 SANS Detection & Response Survey provides a data-driven look at how security teams are evolving their detection, triage, and response strategies in an environment shaped by AI-driven threats, ransomware, supply chain attacks, and cloud complexity.

Now in its third year, this independent, vendor-neutral survey captures both a snapshot and a trendline—offering critical insights into what’s working, what’s lagging, and where the industry is heading.

Join us as we break down the results and uncover how real-world teams are cutting through noise to focus on signals that matter.

What You'll Learn

• The State of Detection and Response: Current practices, emerging trends, and persistent gaps

• AI and Automation: Real impact vs. hype in triage, investigation, and response workflows

• Cloud Detection: How teams are adapting to increasingly complex cloud environments

• Tackling Threats: How organizations are responding to ransomware, supply chain compromise, and advanced attacks

• Proactive Capabilities: Where threat hunting, deception, and intelligence sharing fit in today’s lifecycle

• Peer Benchmarks: How your program compares—what’s maturing, what’s stalling, and what’s next

Why Register?

By registering, you’ll gain:

• Actionable benchmarks to measure your organization against industry peers.

• Practical strategies you can take back to your team immediately.

• 3 CPE credits for attending.

• Access to attend both live or the recorded session on your own time.

• Exclusive access to the full 2026 Detection & Response Survey Insights report