Detection engineering has gone from being reserved for the top 1% of security teams to a full-blown strategic priority, with 80% of organizations surveyed actively investing in this capability. As this up-and-coming field is quickly evolving, new skills are in demand, and some security leaders are still learning to communicate the value of detection engineering better.

In this information-packed webinar, SANS instructor Terrence Williams and Anvilogic's Kevin Gonzalez unpack findings from the inaugural 2025 State of Detection Engineering report, which reveals where security teams are succeeding and struggling and what’s next for detection teams. 

What you’ll discover:

• Why detection-as-code is becoming critical for scaling (46% need to level up this skill)
• How to balance custom detections (42%) vs. vendor solutions (37%)
• The people problem – why having the right talent and cross-team collaboration matters more than your tech stack
• Why detection engineers love developing detection rules but would rather do anything than metrics reporting

"The goal isn't just to build detections. It's about understanding what matters to your business and focusing your efforts there first." – Terrence Williams

Watch on-demand now for a candid discussion that goes beyond theory to explore the real challenges and triumphs of detection engineering teams across industries. 

This webcast was originally presented on February 25, 2025, by SANS in partnership with Anvilogic.

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Kevin Gonzalez

VP of Security, Operations, and Data, Anvilogic

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Terrence Williams

SANS Certified Instructor