Security Operations (SecOps) is the critical function encompassing people, processes, and technology dedicated to protecting an organization's digital assets....
SecOps refers to the collective functions and activities performed by an organization to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats and incidents, ensuring continuous protection of its information assets and infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include threat monitoring, incident detection and response, vulnerability management, security tool management, threat intelligence analysis, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations.
SecOps is crucial for minimizing business risk by proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats, protecting sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining business continuity in today's dynamic threat landscape.
Common tools include Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDPS), and vulnerability scanners.