Security Operation Center

Management / Security Operation Center

86,400 Seconds: Navigating the High-Stakes World of SOC Operations

Management / Security Operation Center

An intriguing job interview technique that will show the true strengths and weaknesses of a cybersecurity candidate

2024

Security Operation Center / Threat Intelligence

Enhancing Cyber Resilience Through Targeted CTI: Why Stakeholder Needs Matter

To build a truly effective Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) program, it’s essential to go beyond collecting data and focus on aligning insights with the specific needs of each stakeholder across the organization. Regularly assessing these needs allows CTI teams to deliver relevant, actionable intelligence that supports both immediate defense operations and strategic decision-making. By tailoring intelligence outputs to address the unique goals of teams like Security Operations, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership, the CTI program not only demonstrates its value but also strengthens the organization’s overall cyber resilience. This stakeholder-centric approach ensures that cybersecurity investments are maximized, defenses remain agile, and the CTI program actively contributes to business success.

November 10, 2024
Architecture / Security Operation Center / Vulnerability Management

From Legacy to Cloud-Native: How to Streamline Security Monitoring

To keep pace with the growing need for agility and flexibility, the IT industry has developed various approaches for deploying applications to the public. Traditional architecture allows you to build and manage the entire stack in-house, giving you complete control over the environment and configurations. Alternatively, modern architectures – like serverless, containerized, or microservices-based deployments – offer streamlined, scalable, and agile options that capitalize on the latest technologies.

October 27, 2024
Management / Security Operation Center / Threat Intelligence

The MITRE ATT&CK Framework is powerful if …

When managing a Security Operation Center, you will likely be asked how many MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques you have covered. At first glance, this might seem straightforward, but the answer is more complex. The MITRE ATT&CK framework is an extensive knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and cyberattack procedures. It provides an incredibly valuable threat detection, response, and mitigation resource.

October 6, 2024
Security Operation Center / Threat Intelligence

Increasing SOC’s effectiveness with well-defined use cases

The SOC is pivotal in protecting an organization’s digital assets, acting as the nerve center for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats. However, the SOC’s effectiveness is drastically improved with well-defined use cases to guide its operations. A use case provides the SOC with a focused, structured scenario or specific problem to address, ensuring its activities align with the organization’s unique threat landscape and security priorities.

September 15, 2024
Architecture / Management / Security Operation Center / SOAR / Threat Intelligence

Establishing a Cybersecurity Citadel: Forging a Digital Fort Knox

In an era dominated by digital landscapes, where technological advancements continue to reshape how we live and work, the paramount importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As organizations and individuals become increasingly interconnected, the threat landscape evolves in tandem, necessitating a robust and adaptive defense strategy.

February 23, 2024
Architecture / Security Operation Center

It’s all about the data

A robust monitoring service, integral to the operations of the IT Security department, is contingent upon the seamless and punctual ingestion of event and flow data. The significance of this timely acquisition cannot be overstated, as it forms the bedrock for proactive threat detection, incident response, and overall cybersecurity resilience.

February 16, 2024

2023

Security Operation Center

Creating your own virtual playground

In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, maintaining a proactive approach toward skill development and continuous education is imperative. As a professional in this sector, it is essential not only to stay abreast of the latest advancements but also to actively contribute to the enhancement of your knowledge and expertise.

December 24, 2023
Security Operation Center

Fluency — An industry disruptor?

As reiterated consistently on this platform, the conventional SIEM solution, primarily relying on signature-based detection methods, has undeniably reached a point of obsolescence. Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, rendering signature-based approaches insufficient in addressing the dynamic and sophisticated nature of contemporary attacks. Despite this, there persists a prevailing belief in the indispensable role of a SIEM solution in fortifying an organization’s cybersecurity posture.

December 3, 2023