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Security Operations Center Best Practices Building a first-class security operations center is no simple feat – maintaining it is even harder. Below, we discuss four security operations center best practices that every organization should strive for. 1. Start with strategy The first step in establishing an organization’s SOC is to define a clear strategy that aligns with…

SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) is a security model wherein a third-party vendor operates and maintains a fully-managed SOC on a subscription basis via the cloud. SOCaaS provides all of the security functions performed by a traditional, in-house SOC, including: network monitoring; log management; threat detection and intelligence; incident investigation and response; reporting; and risk and compliance. The vendor…

Within the context of cybersecurity, SOC refers to a security operations center. This SOC stands apart from the commonly known acronym for systems and organization controls. The security operations center is the nerve center of an organization’s cybersecurity operations, where experts monitor, analyze, and defend against cybersecurity threats. SOC reports are essential for your organization. They…

In cybersecurity, a “SOC” refers to a security operations center. This is a dedicated team and facility where IT and security professionals keep an eye on an organization’s security posture. In this context, a SOC is different from the more widely used (in enterprise circles) acronym for systems and organization controls. The SOC we’re dealing with…

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, the security operations center (SOC) is the nerve center of an organization’s defense strategy. Yet, despite its critical role, the SOC is grappling with challenges that have persisted for nearly two decades. Everywhere security leaders turn, there’s another article discussing burnout in the SOC, false positive churn, staffing issues,…