Evaluating the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Security Operation Centers for Enhanced Threat Detection

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Questions 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Overview of Security Operation Centers 2.1 Definition and Purpose 2.2 Components and Functions 2.3 Challenges in Current SOCs 3. Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity 3.1 Definition of AI 3.2 AI Tools and Techniques 3.3 Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity 4. Threat Detection in SOCs 4.1 Traditional Methods 4.2 Limitations of Traditional Methods 4.3 Need for Enhanced Detection 5. Integrating AI into SOCs 5.1 Approaches and Strategies 5.2 Case Studies and Examples 5.3 Challenges of Integration 6. Evaluating AI Performance in SOCs 6.1 Performance Metrics 6.2 Analytical Frameworks 6.3 Comparative Analysis 7. Future Trends and Developments 7.1 Emerging AI Technologies 7.2 Potential Impact on SOCs 7.3 Long-term Implications 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Implementation 8.3 Areas for Further Research