SOC / SIEM - Detect attacks early, minimize damage and reduce costs

With the help of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), you can collect security-relevant data and events in your network. This data comes from a wide variety of sources. These can be networks, servers, devices, or individual applications. Cloud services can also be monitored. All (potential) security problems are collected centrally and made visible.

Such an attack detection system provides a holistic view of your company's security situation. You can detect threats in real-time and respond efficiently to security incidents. This leads to an increase in overall security and operational performance as well as a reduction in the associated costs and risks.

The main task of SIEM is to analyze large volumes of data and interpret the findings correctly. SIEM systems automatically detect unusual behavior or possible attacks and trigger alerts. They detect potential security incidents at an early stage so that you can react appropriately. Meeting compliance requirements is also part of SIEM, as security-relevant data is presented transparently and documented.

The IT security team automatically receives alerts from the SIEM system. This allows dangerous activities to be stopped or investigated quickly. Some SIEM solutions offer integrated tools for Incident Response to enable a rapid response to security incidents. In the event of a security incident, SIEM enables detailed forensic analysis by storing all relevant event data. This allows the entire sequence of an attack to be traced from the initial compromise to exploitation.

The attack detection software must be embedded in a Security Operations Center (SOC). The associated processes and resources must be defined and made available. This allows the SIEM system to process the messages in a structured manner.

A security operations center (SOC) is a central unit that is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and responding to security-related events. The main task of a SOC is to identify, evaluate and resolve security incidents. In this way, damage or unauthorized access to systems and data can be effectively prevented. SOCs use the data from SIEM platforms directly for this purpose.

A security operations center often works around the clock so that it can intervene immediately in the event of an emergency. The SOC team consists of specialized security analysts who proactively detect and respond to threats to ensure the security of your company.

SIEM systems are a valuable support for companies in the early detection of and defense against cyberattacks. With such a system, you can prevent damage caused by security incidents at an early stage or limit their impact. In some cases, such a system is even mandatory. 

On the one hand, this concerns the area of critical infrastructures (KRITIS). Companies in this area must set up systems to detect attacks. Organizations that fall under the NIS2 directive are also affected by this.
Are you aiming for IEC/ISO 27001 certification? Then SIEM is also important for you. This is because the updated version IEC/ISO 27001:2022 contains three new controls that relate to the early detection of cyberattacks. This also includes technical measures such as SIEM systems.

A SIEM system can also be important outside of standards and guidelines. For example, insurance companies usually require such a system as part of an insurance policy against damage from cyberattacks.
 

A SIEM system provides a comprehensive view of your company's security status. It lets you detect threats early and helps you respond efficiently to security incidents. This improves overall security and operational performance while reducing related costs and risks.

SIEM continuously collects and analyzes data from various sources. These can be networks, servers, end devices, or individual applications. Cloud services can also be monitored. All (potential) security issues are collected centrally and made visible.

A SIEM system analyzes and correlates events from different sources. It detects unusual behavior and threats in a network before they can cause significant damage. It responds quickly to potential security breaches and identifies threats that would otherwise remain undetected in the vast amounts of data.

The IT security team automatically receives alerts from the SIEM system. This makes it possible to quickly stop and investigate dangerous activities. Some SIEM solutions offer integrated incident response tools to enable a fast response to security incidents. In the event of a security incident, SIEM lets you do a detailed forensic analysis by storing all relevant event data. This makes it easy to trace the entire sequence of an attack, from the initial compromise to the exploitation.

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a central component of modern security strategies. It is used for the early detection and prevention of attacks and other security-relevant incidents. The SIEM system is connected to a security operations center (SOC). There, specialized security teams monitor the incoming data and thus receive important information in order to be able to react quickly to incidents. The SIEM and the SOC form a comprehensive and proactive security solution. 

• Maturity level assessment on attack detection
• Advice on the selection of a suitable SIEM system and security operation center
• Full support throughout the entire SIEM and SOC project
• Connection of the SIEM system to the SOC
• Final test of the system 

• Central platform for an overview and simple analysis of security incidents
• Significant reduction in reaction time for unusual activities
• Compliance with regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIS2 and GDPR
• Support for forensic analyses in the event of cyberattacks or security incidents
• Application of current findings from IT forensic analyses and security assessments