What is the Difference Between a NOC and a SOC?
A Network Operations Center, also known as a Security Operation Center, is responsible for monitoring, detecting and analyzing all aspects of your company’s IT infrastructure. A typical NOC has several different teams: one team monitors the physical environment; another analyzes logs from servers, routers, firewalls and other devices; yet another looks at software applications running on those systems. In addition, there may be separate teams dedicated to specific types of problems such as malware or spam filtering.
The Security Operations Center, meanwhile, focuses more narrowly on identifying and preventing cyberattacks against your business. It typically includes two main groups: incident response specialists and forensics analysts. Incident responders investigate incidents after they have occurred, looking into what happened and why it did so. Forensics experts examine evidence left behind by hackers when they attempt to break through defenses. They look for clues about how attackers got past your system’s defenses and whether you can prevent future breaches.
How Do I Know if My Organization Needs Both a NOC and a SOC?
If you’re not sure which type of operation center will best suit your needs, ask yourself these questions: How much time does each group spend working on its own? Do you need someone watching over every aspect of your IT infrastructure? If yes, then you probably want a full-service NOC.
On the other hand, if you only need help dealing with major disruptions like viruses or worms, you might prefer a smaller, less expensive SOC. You’ll still get access to some of the same services offered by a larger operation center but without having to pay for them all.
In either case, make sure you understand exactly what kind of service you require before choosing a provider. For example, many providers offer managed services that include everything except staffing costs. But this means you won’t receive any direct support should something go wrong. Instead, you must rely on the expertise of their staff members.
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