12 Questions CISOs Should Ask to Assess SOC Maturity and AI Readiness

This document provides a practical framework of 12 questions for CISOs to assess SOC maturity and guide effective adoption of AI, focusing on workload metrics, automation readiness, enterprise visibility, response speed, playbook maturity, coverage, alert noise management, scalability, performance metrics (MTTD/MTTR), tool integration, proactive threat hunting, and executive support. It positions AI as a force multiplier that is most effective when supported by strong telemetry, defined processes, and measurable KPIs, offering a path to improved efficiency, accuracy, and resilience in security operations.