Information Security Handbook

Security operations center advantages

The advantages of SOC are as follows:

SOC	MSSP
Ability to implement tools that fit your requirements. Full control over staff resources.	MSSPs provide the tools they provide. Typically, no custom tool selections are available. MSSP resources are typically spread across multiple customers.
Ability to fully customize information security tools.	Typically limited, no customization is available.
Full control over your organization's log data for analysis and compliance.	Log data is stored offsite at the vendor facility.

 

An important point that an organization must consider when planning out their SOC capability is whether to purchase a full complement of information security ...