Security Operations

Often shortened to SecOps, Security Operations describes the practice of integrating secure practices into an organization's daily IT functions. This often requires collaboration between IT security and IT operations networks. As a result, the organization is better postured to prevent, detect, and respond to possible cybersecurity threats in real time.

Core Functions

• Threat detection and monitoring
• Endpoint protection
• Security and regulatory compliance
• Incident response
• Log management and analysis via a centralized log storage system (e.g. GateKeeper Hub, SIEM)

SecOps Challenges

Though advancements in business operations often result in company growth and efficiency, it is often at the expense of security. This leaves many legacy SOCs more vulnerable to advanced attacker techniques. Additionally, SecOps challenges can include:

• Expensive security tools often underutilized
• Data management costs
• High workforce turnover
• Lack of system interoperability
• Increase in system complexity