Job Description

Monitoring and detection:
SOCs continuously monitor various systems like networks, servers, databases, and endpoints for any signs of a cyberattack. They analyze security data to spot unusual activities, patterns, and anomalies.
Threat analysis:
SOC analysts investigate alerts and data feeds to determine if a threat is real, assess its potential impact, and differentiate between a real attack and a false positive.
Incident response:
When a threat is confirmed, the SOC's role shifts to containment, eradication, and recovery. This includes isolating affected systems, removing the threat, and restoring systems and data to their pre-incident state.
Vulnerability management:
SOCs proactively identify and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited by attackers. They use threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure systems are patched and configured correctly.
Compliance:
The SOC plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization meets industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR or HIPAA, by implementing required security controls and generating necessary reports.
Continuous improvement:
After an incident, the SOC conducts a post-mortem to understand what happened, what worked well, and what could be improved. This feedback is used to refine security policies, update processes, and enhance the overall security strategy

Skills Required