SOC as a Service (Security Operations Center)
Mashooque Ali
Cloud Security Engineer
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity
Objective:
To establish and manage a comprehensive Security Operations Center (SOC) as a service, providing real-time monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvements for the client.
Project Scope:
Initial Assessment and Onboarding
Analyze the client’s existing security infrastructure.
Identify critical assets, systems, and potential risks.
Define security monitoring objectives.
SOC Infrastructure Setup
Set up SOC infrastructure, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.
Configure logging and monitoring for endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
Establish security incident and event alerting protocols.
Threat Monitoring and Detection
Implement 24/7 real-time threat monitoring.
Leverage advanced threat intelligence and behavioral analytics to detect threats.
Ensure proactive identification of anomalies and potential attacks.
Incident Response and Mitigation
Develop and implement an incident response plan.
Provide rapid response to security incidents with detailed investigation and root cause analysis.
Mitigate attacks and contain breaches in real-time.
Reporting and Compliance
Deliver regular security reports highlighting incidents, responses, and security improvements.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) through continuous monitoring and auditing.
Continuous Improvement and Threat Intelligence
Incorporate threat intelligence data to enhance future incident responses.
Regularly update detection mechanisms and security policies to adapt to emerging threats.
Optimize SOC efficiency and reduce false positives over time.
Timeline
3-6 months for full SOC setup and configuration, with ongoing monitoring and management.
Deliverables
Fully operational SOC infrastructure
24/7 threat monitoring and alerting
Incident response plan and execution
Monthly security reports and analysis
Continuous updates to detection systems
Success Criteria
Enhanced threat detection and faster response times
Reduced security incidents and breaches
Improved security posture through continuous monitoring
Compliance with industry regulations
