What is SOC?
A SOC, or Security Operations Center, is a unit that monitors and manages cybersecurity incidents for an organization. The main goal is to detect, analyze, and respond to threats in real-time to maintain operational continuity.
Main tasks in a SOC:
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Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of networks for suspicious activity.
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Threat intelligence: Identifying and analyzing security threats.
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Incident handling: Responding to security incidents to mitigate damage.
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Vulnerability management: Eliminating vulnerabilities in systems.
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Reporting: Documenting incidents and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Roles in a SOC:
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Analysts: Monitor and analyze incidents.
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Threat analysts: Specialists in specific threats.
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Incident response team: A joint team to handle security incidents.
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SOC manager: Responsible for strategy and operations.
A SOC is crucial for rapid threat risk management and effective protection of an organization’s systems and data.
Sicra and SOC
Together with Arctic Wolf, Sicra offers SOC as a service – a dedicated security team that monitors, identifies, and handles threats 24/7. The service provides real-time alerts, full visibility into system access, and control over devices, networks, and cloud services. SOC acts as an extension of your team, with round-the-clock protection and expert assistance during critical incidents.
Benefits:
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Access to security expertise around the clock
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Real-time alerts and visibility into all traffic
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Incident Response team from Sicra for quick assistance
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Cost-effective and tailored to your environment
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Training to strengthen the security culture
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Related words: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), NOC (Network Operations Center), IDS (Intrusion Detection System), IPS (Intrusion Prevention System), MDR (Managed Detection and Response), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), IR (Incident Response), SOC analyst, Threat intelligence, Log analysis, Vulnerability scanning, Arctic Wolf