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.

Sophos is a cybersecurity solution that offers detection and response, firewall, cloud, and managed service solutions for network security and unified threat management. Its software provides critical malware, phishing website, and ransomware prevention
Gartner Rating 4.7

Primary Functions of a SOC

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