SOC tools
The SOC is the nerve center of an organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure. It is equipped with various tools that provide comprehensive visibility into the network, systems, and applications, enabling the SOC to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents in real time. The following are some of the key tools commonly utilized in a SOC to maintain an organization’s cybersecurity posture:
- SIEM: The SIEM tool is arguably the linchpin of the SOC’s operations. It provides extensive visibility into an organization’s network, systems, and applications, collating data from various sources into a centralized platform. This allows the SOC to monitor and manage the organization’s security landscape from a single dashboard. The SIEM integrates with other security tools, such as malware analysis and IPSs, to produce alerts. These insights enable the SOC to conduct proactive identification and remediation activities.
- IPS/IDS: These...