What This Means for Your Organization
- A security operations center provides threat detection and response to minimize damage and centralizes security monitoring to produce detailed overviews of your system.
- Your business can possibly achieve higher compliance ratings and standards.
- You can reduce overall cybersecurity costs by centralizing services to an in-house SOC.
What Is a Security Operations Center?
In general, a Security Operations Center (SOC) is a team of security professionals in charge of monitoring an organization's IT and security infrastructure around the clock. While this can be done in-house, it is more typically outsourced to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to help a company's budget, since building an in-house team costs significantly more. The main goal of the SOC is to protect your company against cyber threats. This is done by closely monitoring networks, applications, endpoints, and systems. Not only does the SOC monitor and respond to threats, it also actively improves security at your organization by adapting to vulnerabilities and learning more about your organization's behavior.
Security Operations Center Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 24/7/365 Operations | Round-the-clock monitoring ensures threats are detected and addressed immediately, regardless of when they occur |
| Less Expensive than Building an In-house Team | Outsourcing to an MSSP eliminates the need for expensive infrastructure, tools, and full-time security staff |
| Protects Against Ongoing Cyber Threats | Continuous monitoring and threat intelligence keep your organization protected from evolving threats |
| Continuously Monitors and Adapts to Vulnerabilities | SOCs learn your environment and adapt security measures based on emerging vulnerabilities |
How a Good SOC Will Help You
According to IBM, working with an MSSP to set up a SOC "usually results in improved preventative measures and security policies, faster threat detection, and faster, more effective and more cost-effective response to security threats." While information on SOCs and similar systems might be overwhelming, the onboarding process is simple, and the SOC works in the background of daily processes, meaning that there is a seamless integration of security measures.
A good SOC will not only help protect you and your organization 24/7, 365 days per year; it will also help adapt to the rapidly changing tactics of today's AI-driven cybersecurity threats. A good SOC will also give you peace of mind when it comes to budgeting, since they are far less expensive than building your own security team. In addition, MSSPs that have a dedicated SOC will also typically offer more than just monitoring services.
Total Assure's Comprehensive SOC Services
Total Assure's Managed Cybersecurity Services offer continuous, integrated protection, including:
- MDR (Managed Detection & Response) - Proactive threat hunting and incident response
- EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) - Advanced endpoint protection and monitoring
- VM (Vulnerability Management) - Continuous vulnerability scanning and remediation
- MES (Managed Email Security) - Email threat protection and data loss prevention
- 24/7/365 Monitoring Support - Round-the-clock security operations center
With additional features like Scanning, Threat Intelligence, and Ransomware Protection, you can focus on your business while we handle your cybersecurity needs.
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About Total Assure
Total Assure, a spin-off from IBSS, provides uninterrupted business operations with our dedicated 24/7/365 in-house SOC, robust managed security solutions, and expert consulting services. Total Assure provides cost-efficient, comprehensive, and scalable cybersecurity solutions that leverage 30 years of experience and expertise from IBSS. Total Assure partners with its customers to identify security gaps, develop attainable cybersecurity objectives, and deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that protect their businesses from modern cybersecurity threats.
For more information on how Total Assure can assist your organization, talk to a compliance expert today.
