 Security operations center

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized unit or facility within an organization that is responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding to, and mitigating security threats to its information systems and data. The SOC plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by providing real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. Key functions of a SOC typically include: 1. **Monitoring**: Continuous surveillance of the organization’s IT environment for suspicious activities, security breaches, and system vulnerabilities using various tools and technologies.