Security Operations Center: Building, Operating and Maintaining your SOC

Book description

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

This is the first complete guide to building, operating, managing, and operating Security Operations Centers in any business or organizational environment. Three leading IT security experts review the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of each SOC model (including virtual SOCs) -- thereby helping you select the right strategic option for your organization. Next, they walk you through every phase required to establish and operate an effective SOC, including all significant people, process and technology issues. You'll also find complete configuration examples covering the open source, Cisco, and non-Cisco components most likely to be found in modern, fully operational SOCs. Coverage includes:

  • An up-to-date review of modern security operations and challenges, from information assurance and risk management to incident response

  • Table of contents

    1. About This E-Book
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright Page
    4. About the Authors