Security Operations Center - Prerequisite and Requirements

An SOC is a service center focused on the detection of and response to incidents. An SOC cannot work without functioning basic security mechanisms and a defined service mandate. The interplay between human resources, processes and technologies is particularly important for SOCs. Meaningful metrics enable continuous improvement and highlight the benefits and business value of an SOC.This paper was written in 2019 as part of a research project at scip AG, Switzerland. It was initially published online at https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20190418 and is available in English and German. Providing our clients with innovative research for the information technology of the future is an essential part of our company culture