The S.O.C. difference
In team sports, it’s well regarded that you need a balance of both defensive capability and attacking capability. If a team acts too defensively, the game is controlled around them. If they’re too attack minded, they leave themselves exposed and concede easy goals.
The same idea is becoming a common concept in cybersecurity. As there are many defensive layers in place these days, it usually takes criminals weeks or even months to fully execute their attacks.
Therefore, forward-thinking companies looking to protect their systems now employ a proactive element to look for signs of these early-stage attacks, aiming to stop them in their tracks.
That’s how a well-run SOC adds value. A team of people who are briefed to hunt for threats and mitigate them.
What is Security Operations Centre?
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a team of people dedicated to monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in real-time.
It serves as the nerve centre for an organisation’s cybersecurity efforts, ensuring that all potential threats are identified and addressed promptly. The primary goal of a SOC is to enhance an organisation’s security posture by providing continuous monitoring and analysis of data across networks, systems and endpoints.
The SOC team is composed of skilled cybersecurity professionals who use a variety of tools and technologies such as a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems – Atlas Cloud’s preferred SIEM vendor and solution is Microsoft’s Sentinel. Tools like this help in collecting and analysing data to identify suspicious activities and potential threats. Advanced SOCs also leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve threat detection and response times.
Why use a SOC?
One of the key functions of a SOC is to ensure regulatory compliance and protect critical assets. By maintaining a proactive defence posture, the SOC helps in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. The SOC team is responsible for developing and implementing incident response plans, which define the roles and responsibilities during a security incident and the metrics for measuring the success of the response.
In addition to real-time monitoring and incident response, a SOC also provides comprehensive reporting capabilities. This helps organizations in understanding their security landscape and making informed decisions to enhance their cybersecurity measures. Overall, a SOC is an essential component for any organization looking to protect its digital assets and maintain a robust security posture in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.
THE CENTRE OF OUR S.O.C.
s.o.c. features
24/7 MONITORING
Round the clock detection and response.
COLLECTION OF LOGS
Log ingestions from all sources/formats.
BEHAVIOURAL ANALYTICS
User and entity behavioural monitoring.
FULL INCIDENT RESPONSE MECHANISM
Playbooks aligned to the NIST Framework.
PROACTIVE THREAT HUNTING
Operators trained to hunt, not just observe.
PHISHING SIMULATIONS
Mock attacks with full writeups.
DARK WEB MONITORING
Monitoring and alerting from multiple sources.
VULNERABILITY SCANNING
Ongoing scans across your network.
REPORTING
Customisable reporting to any frequency.
PERSONABLE
A team that will get to know you – understand your infrastructure and collaborate.
