Hosts: Alistair Ross and Sean Muller

Release Date: 11 March, 2024

Duration: 58:02

Episode Summary: "The Technology Whisperers," hosted by Sean Muller and Alistair Ross, delves into the intricacies of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and Security Incident Event Management (SIEM). They begin by clarifying the acronyms SOC and SIEM, discussing their evolution from Network Operations Centers (NOCs) due to the increasing importance of security. They explore the roles and responsibilities within a SOC, emphasising the human element in monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats. The discussion extends to various SOC models, including in-house, fully managed, and hybrid SOCs, and the challenges of managing a SOC, such as dealing with false positives and negatives, and the importance of well-defined processes. They highlight the significance of integration with business processes and threat intelligence, touching upon the use of SIEM software and the potential of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) technologies. The conversation also covers vulnerability management, the value of consulting for SOC setup, and the importance of clear communication with the business to secure necessary resources and support.

In This Episode:

• What is a SOC?
• What is a SIEM?
• How to choose a SOC or SIEM.
• Vulnerability management in SOC(s) and SIEM(s)

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Contact Details for Alistair and Sean:

Alistair Ross

alistair@revolutioninfosec.com

Web: https://revolutioninfosec.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairjross https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolutioninfosec

Sean G Muller

seangmuller@technologyleader.co.nz

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgmuller/

X 'Formerly Twitter': @seangmuller