Managed Security Operations Center

Our next AITP Lehigh Valley regional meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Trexler Room at DeSales University Center & Bookstore.

This presentation is open for members and non-members, faculty, staff, and students.

ABSTRACT:

Managed Security Operations Center

A Managed Security Operations Center (Managed SOC) provides continuous, expert-led monitoring, detection, and response that helps organizations reduce risk without the cost or complexity of building their own SOC. By combining 24/7 analyst coverage, extensive tool integrations, automated playbooks, and rapid triage, a Managed SOC cuts noise, accelerates remediation, and strengthens defenses across endpoints, cloud, email, and network environments.

This presentation will explore how Managed SOC services streamline security operations, improve visibility, support compliance, and empower teams to stay ahead of evolving threats through scalable, automation‑driven protection.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Mike Guerrette is Senior Cloud Services Engineer with FirstLight, his expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure solutions supports the enterprise and public sector organizations. For the past 15 years he has worked to design and secure, scalable environments that align technology investments with business objectives while improving resiliency and performance.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:

The meeting will be held on campus in the Trexler Room at the DeSales University Center & Bookstore located at 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, PA 18034. click here for driving directions

DINNER FEES:

If you are planning to join us for the in-person optional networking dinner at 6 PM, there is a $20 fee via cash or credit/debit at the door. If you are not planning for dinner, please join us at 7 p.m. complimentary presentation (in-person or remote).

If you wish to attend the presentation portion virtually, you are welcome to use this Zoom connection: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89922802458.

AGENDA:

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Arrival and professional networking)
6:00 – 7:00 PM (Networking Dinner)
7:00 – 8:00 or 8:30 PM EST (Presentation -- FREE)

For a listing of our AITP Lehigh Valley Chapter events, please visit our website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st!