In the digital world, threats change constantly. Consequently, legal requirements for the security of European companies and institutions become stricter. SOC as a Service with the Security Operations Center (SOC) at its core is a comprehensive solution for detecting security incidents and responding accordingly. Aside from established technologies, human expertise plays a crucial role.
Cyberattacks and attack vectors are becoming more complex and spreading more rapidly. Organizations are faced with the challenge of implementing their IT security requirements efficiently and comprehensively. Especially critical infrastructures (KRITIS) and their subcontractors are required to not only use security technologies for threat detection and response but also experienced professionals who know their business. SOC as a Service or Managed Security Services represent this all-in-one solution of technology and human expertise.
SOC Security Support
Managed Security Services help organizations monitor their IT systems around the clock and protect them against cyber threats. SOC as a Service offers cost-efficiency, state-of-the-art security technologies, and subject matter experts. It can be used for managed detection and response (like log data analysis, network detection, and vulnerability management), incident response, as well as for documenting and reasoning the security measures taken. Companies and institutions benefit from proactive surveillance without having to invest in the necessary hardware, software, or security experts.
Risks and challenges of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has a massive influence on cyber threats. On the one hand, AI makes it easier for attackers to penetrate infrastructures and networks, e.g. with phishing. On the other hand, attacks can be fought faster and more efficiently with AI, while humans still might be potential entry points. However technological developments and improvements cannot replace human analysis. Smart detection systems alone cannot capture every aspect of a cyberattack.
Machine learning and AI: A merger in cybersecurity
In IT security, machine learning and AI have been progressively merging. In this context, security experts often draw on Elastic Security and Elastic Search. This open-source software uses machine learning to detect malicious behavior and anomalies by employing specialized rules and pattern recognition. The AI assistant represents a special feature that summarizes alerts and helps security analysts get a clear picture of the threat’s scope. Continuous training of SOC analysts is essential to be able to investigate security-relevant incidents more profoundly.
The future of AI in cyber security
The rapid development of AI technologies holds great potential. For example, AI can learn to differentiate between true and false positives and therefore impacts the measures that can be drawn from the work of the SOC. Security incidents can be screened more efficiently. The world of cyber defense is expected to evolve greatly during the next 5 years because of artificial intelligence. While technical advancement will make some tasks obsolete, new ones will emerge.
The future of cybersecurity lies in the combination of human analysis and AI. SOC as a Service enables organizations to meet legal requirements with the help of trustworthy providers. Outsourcing saves costs and bypasses skills shortages in this industry. Moreover, companies benefit from the flexibility and 24/7 detection of specialized service providers that can detect threats around the clock and respond quickly.
Materna Radar Cyber Security is an experienced Managed Security Service provider, which uses established third-party technologies within the framework of cooperations in its very own Security Operations Center. As an all-in-one solution, the company offers the technological platform as well as trained experts to meet all IT security requirements.
