Open-Source Security Operations Center (SOC)

2SOC Pillars

Introduction

As threats in cyberspace evolve in sophistication, becoming more nuanced and challenging to detect, organizations increasingly rely on dedicated security operations centers (SOCs) to monitor for and respond to such evolving risks. SOCs serve a vital function as the front line of defense, tasked with continuous monitoring, threat identification, and incident response capabilities to safeguard an organization’s digital assets and network security.

To fulfill their mission of maintaining cyber defenses and protecting their stakeholders from advanced cyberattacks, SOCs implement a structured framework known as SOC pillars. These pillars form the foundational principles that govern SOC operations and underpin how various security controls, technologies, and personnel work in a coordinated manner. The SOC pillar model provides the operational methodology and guidance for SOCs to systematically surveil networks and systems for anomalous activities or unauthorized access.

When threats are identified, the SOC pillar framework also dictates the appropriate escalation and response procedures to neutralize risks in a timely way. Through adherence to their core pillars, SOCs can operate with the cohesion, processes, and controls necessary to effectively counter modern cyber threats aiming to exploit vulnerabilities. As the sophistication of attacks evolves, SOCs must correspondingly adapt their own capabilities and functions by refining their established pillars. ...