Detecting a cyberattack is only half the challenge. Detecting it in time is critical: according to IBM, the average time between the start of an attack and its detection exceeds 200 days. During this time, attackers can establish a foothold in the network, study the infrastructure, and cause significant damage. A Security Operations Center is the answer to this challenge: a centralized center for 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response to information security incidents.
IT-Solutions helps companies build SOCs end to end — from selecting the technology platform and developing processes to training the team and putting the SOC into production.
Key SOC Components
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management). The core of any SOC is a platform for collecting, correlating, and analyzing security events from all infrastructure sources: servers, network equipment, endpoints, cloud services, and applications. SIEM identifies suspicious patterns that cannot be detected by analyzing individual logs and generates alerts for the response team.
SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response). Automation of routine incident response tasks, including collecting additional context, isolating a compromised host, blocking a suspicious IP address, and notifying responsible personnel. SOAR reduces response times from hours to minutes and frees analysts from routine tasks, allowing them to focus on complex threats.
Threat Intelligence. Integration with external threat intelligence feeds containing indicators of compromise (IoCs), attacker tactics and techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), and information about newly discovered vulnerabilities. This enables proactive detection of known threats before they manifest within the infrastructure.
Threat Hunting. Proactive search for hidden threats that have not triggered automated alerts. Experienced analysts actively look for signs of compromise across infrastructure data, using hypotheses and knowledge of current attack techniques.
Incident Response (IR) Processes. Clearly documented procedures for each type of incident — from phishing emails to ransomware attacks. These processes include detection, containment, threat eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
SOC Deployment Models
In-house SOC. An internal team of analysts, technology platform, and processes operated within the company. Provides maximum control and in-depth knowledge of the organization’s infrastructure. Best suited for large enterprises with the necessary resources and data localization requirements.
Managed SOC (MDR). Outsourcing monitoring and incident response functions to an external provider. The company receives 24/7 protection without having to build its own team of analysts. Ideal for mid-sized businesses or as an extension of an internal security team.
Hybrid Model. A combination of an internal team and an external provider, with some functions performed in-house and others outsourced. This approach helps balance control, cost, and expertise.
Key Solutions for SOC Implementation
- Microsoft Sentinel — cloud-native SIEM/SOAR platform with native integration with the Microsoft ecosystem
- Splunk — powerful enterprise-grade platform for collecting and analyzing security event data
- IBM QRadar — SIEM platform with advanced correlation and Threat Intelligence capabilities
- Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR — leading platform for security orchestration and automated incident response
What We Do
- Assess the maturity of current security processes and determine the optimal SOC model
- Select and implement the technology platform (SIEM, SOAR)
- Develop use cases and correlation rules tailored to the infrastructure
- Integrate event sources: network, endpoints, cloud, and applications
- Develop incident response processes and playbooks
- Integrate Threat Intelligence feeds
- Train SOC analyst teams
- Provide ongoing support and optimization after deployment
Planning to build a SOC or want to determine which model is right for your company? Contact our experts — we will assess your current security posture and propose the optimal solution tailored to your requirements and budget.
