What is Security Operations Center (SOC)

As companies increasingly integrate security operations centers (SOCs) into their cybersecurity strategies, the aim is to bolster their capacity for near-real-time threat detection and response. Despite these efforts, challenges persist, ranging from technological constraints to procedural complexities and human factors. Consequently, investments in SOCs often yield less-than-optimal outcomes, sometimes failing to provide the desired level of protection. This underscores the need for innovative solutions to address these multifaceted challenges and maximize the effectiveness of SOC investments in safeguarding against cyber threats. The purpose of this chapter is to present a practical maturity model for security operation center. Information technology auditors and security professionals can use this as a guide to determine how well a security operation center protects the company's, partners', and clients' assets.