What is a managed SOC?

Faced with the growing requirements of large groups in terms of security and compliance and because cyber threats are becoming more and more sophisticated, SMEs and ETI companies have no choice but to strengthen their security posture. The Managed SOC (Managed Security Operations Center) is a key solution to ensure proactive protection, 24/7, without the constraints of internal management.

In this article, we will define what a managed SOC is, present its advantages, and share a concrete case from our webinar with our cyber partner Cyna and our customer Altissima.

Definition of managed SOC

What is an SOC?

A SOC (Security Operations Center) is a centralized team of cybersecurity experts responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to incidents.

Its role is to protect the company against cyber threats to businesses : ransomware attacks, network intrusions, account compromises, etc.

What is a managed SOC?

One Managed SOC is an outsourced version of this service: a specialized provider takes care of the supervision, detection and response to incidents on your systems, without the need for you to monitor proactively.

This “as-a-service” model allows you to benefit from a cybersecurity advanced, without supporting the costs and complexity of an internal SOC.

The main functionalities of a managed SOC

Real-time monitoring and analysis

Collection and continuous correlation of system logs, monitoring of workstations, servers and network equipment, with instant anomaly detection.

Detecting and responding to security incidents

Immediate intervention: isolation of compromised equipment, blocking access, forensic analysis and eradication plan.

Vulnerability Management

Proactive identification of security breaches, recommendations for remediation and follow-up of their correction to reduce the attack surface.

The benefits of a managed SOC for your business

Specialized expertise available

Direct access to analysts trained in the latest threats and attack techniques.

Reduced operational costs

No heavy investment in the infrastructures, tools and human resources of an internal SOC.

Continuous improvement

Regular reports, performance indicators, and security strategy adjustments.

Crisis Management

Rapid coordination between your teams and the managed SOC to limit the impact of an incident.

24/7 active security

Uninterrupted surveillance including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Case study: SOC managed with Cyna and Altissima

During our webinar “Cybersecurity in action: a real case of IT protection with a managed SOC”, we explored a concrete example of deploying a managed SOC solution at our client Altissima.

With the support of our partner Cyna, the set-up was quick and smooth. Together, they shared their advice, feedback and their vision of the importance of robust cybersecurity in business.

All illustrated by a cyber attack simulation : in a few minutes, the SOC detected, isolated, and neutralized the threat, demonstrating the need for a 24-hour operational solution to protect your business.

Missed our webinar? Don't panic: The replay is available here:

Frequently asked questions about managed SOC

Is a managed SOC adapted to SMEs?

Yes, it allows SMEs to access advanced protection at a lower cost.

What is the cost of a managed SOC?

Variable according to the volume of data, the scope of surveillance and the options, but often less than an internal SOC.

How does integration with existing systems take place?

Connection of SOC tools to information systems via agents, with gradual deployment to limit operational impact.

Strengthen your security with a tailor-made managed SOC

At Rzilient, we work hand in hand with trusted partners to offer you a solution of Managed SOC perfectly adapted to your business challenges.

Our approach is based on three pillars: simplicity of deployment, total visibility on your security and end-to-end human support.

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