Security Operations Center - SOC
SOC stands for “Security Operations Center.” A SOC is a centralized unit within an organization, typically staffed with cybersecurity experts, analysts, and engineers, responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
Key responsibilities
The primary functions of a SOC include:
- Monitoring:
Constantly observing network traffic, system activities, and security alerts to identify potential security incidents.
- Detection:
Analyzing and investigating security events to determine whether they pose a threat to the organization’s security posture.
- Analysis:
Conducting in-depth analysis of security incidents to understand their nature, scope, and potential impact.
- Response:
Developing and implementing response strategies to mitigate security incidents, contain threats, and minimize damage to the organization.
- Incident Management:
Managing the entire incident lifecycle, including documentation, communication, and post-incident analysis to improve future response efforts.