Do You Need An SOC (Security Operations Center)
The way we use the internet, and more than that, technology, in general, continues to evolve each and every day. See how Uprite delivers managed security services for Texas businesses. In the past, you probably had a few computers, an internet connection, and a printer. Now, you have a complex mix of hardware and software. As that evolution occurs, cybercriminals continue to advance the tools and techniques they use to hack your systems. It’s a never-ending cycle.
Have you ever sat down and thought about how truly vulnerable your systems actually are? If you take a moment to think about it, you’ll find there are a TON of cyberthreats targeting businesses like yours…
- Botnets
- Ransomware
- Viruses
- Distributed denial of service attacks
- Drive-by attacks
- Phishing attacks
- And much, much more
The list goes on and on, but you know that. That’s why you’re here now – looking for the answers to your questions about protecting your network and all of the confidential information stored on it.
So let’s answer the biggest question: how do you stay safe?
We’re here to tell you that it’s about more than simply implementing a few tools and calling it a day. Cybercrime is evolving and your approach to staying safe must evolve, too. This means installing anti-virus software, firewalls, and some spam filtering isn’t enough. So what IS enough?
Our recommendation is simple: a security operations center (SOC) service. Think of it as a virtual security guard for your environment. Your information technology team builds your infrastructure with security in mind, but a SOC service is there to actually protect it. How does it work?
A Security Operations Center combines technologies, people, and processes to keep an eye on your network, then receive and analyze reports regarding threats in real-time. This means that threats are identified and remediated immediately. You gain access to capabilities that aren’t available in traditional security solutions like:
- Forensic analysis
- Malware reverse engineering
- Cryptanalysis
- And more
All alerts are triaged so we can act on the critical and high alerts right away instead of wasting time figuring out what’s important and what’s not.
Why go beyond traditional security solutions?
Because traditional security solutions don’t give you:
- Real people that keep an eye out for you so you can rest easy knowing your network is safe from hackers.
- Advanced capabilities that give you peace of mind knowing EVERY threat, no matter how advanced, will be remediated.
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- Book a meeting with our team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Feel confident knowing our SOC team is handling everything for you.
- Never lose data or face legal liabilities as a result of cybercrime.
Questions People Ask Before Adding a SOC
Is antivirus plus a firewall really not enough anymore?
Antivirus, firewalls and spam filtering alone are no longer enough, because cybercriminals keep advancing their tools and techniques. Systems today are a complex mix of hardware and software. Protection has to evolve too. It’s a never-ending cycle.
Okay, but what does a SOC actually do all day?
Think of it as a virtual security guard. A security operations center combines technologies, people and processes to watch your network. Your IT team builds the infrastructure with security in mind, and a SOC service is there to actually protect it by analyzing threat reports as they arrive and remediating threats immediately.
Wait, how do you decide which alerts matter?
Every alert is triaged. Critical and high alerts get action right away, so nobody wastes time figuring out what’s important and what’s not.
What can a SOC do that normal security tools can’t?
Forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering and cryptanalysis, for starters. Traditional solutions don’t offer these. They also don’t give you real people watching your network. The pitch for a SOC is that every threat, no matter how advanced, gets remediated, so you aren’t left facing data loss or legal liability from cybercrime on your own.
Ready to look into a SOC service for your business?
Start by booking a meeting with the Uprite cybersecurity team, or request a quote. From there, the SOC team handles everything. Getting a quote is one click.
