TryHackMe — CAPA: The Basics | Cyber Security 101 (THM)

SOC Overview

With digital data replacing physical files, organizations face new threats to their sensitive information, which can lead to significant losses if exploited. A SOC (Security Operations Center) is a specialized team dedicated to monitoring an organization’s network around the clock. Their role is to detect and respond to suspicious activities to prevent any potential damage.

Learning Objectives

• Basics of SOC (Security Operations Center)
• Detection and response in SOC operations
• Importance of People, Processes, and Technology in SOC
• Practical exercises in SOC operations

Questions

1. What does the term SOC stand for?

• Security Operations Center

SOC Purpose and Components

The SOC’s main objective is to Detect and Respond to security incidents within an organization, with tools and processes that allow continuous, centralized monitoring across all systems. Here’s how SOC works in each area:

• Detection:
• Vulnerability Detection: Identifies weaknesses that attackers might exploit.
• Unauthorized Activity: Tracks suspicious login attempts, such as those from unexpected locations.
• Policy Violations: Ensures employees…