SOC Framework Development
Builds a comprehensive framework for implementing and managing a Security Operations Center, guiding execution while reducing organizational risk exposure.
Five core components.
Processes & Procedures
Operational protocols for incident response, escalation, and reporting, plus threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics processes.
Incident Response Playbooks
Documented scenarios for the most common incidents, standardizing the organization's response.
Governance & Oversight
Structures ensuring SOC operations align with organizational goals: service catalogue, SOC charter, operating model, SLAs.
Personnel
Defines team roles and responsibilities, including hiring and training.
Metrics & Reporting
KPIs and reporting requirements that measure SOC effectiveness and communicate its value.
Two phases.
Discovery
Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements, security objectives, and risk appetite.
Framework Development
Develop a customized SOC framework that meets the organization's specific needs.
Where this connects.
SOC Operations Assessment
For organizations that already have a SOC and want its maturity graded rather than a framework built.
SIEM
The platform the framework's detection processes are written against.
Security Monitoring
The alternative to building in-house: 24/7 triage delivered as a managed service.
Common questions.
Do we need an existing SOC for this?
No. This engagement is for organizations building the function. If you already run a SOC and want an independent view of how it is performing, SOC Operations Assessment is the one that applies.
What does the framework actually contain?
Five components: processes and procedures, incident response playbooks, governance and oversight, personnel, and metrics and reporting.
Is the framework generic or built for us?
Built for you. The discovery phase works with your stakeholders to understand business requirements, security objectives, and risk appetite, and the framework is developed against those specific needs.
Does it cover staffing the SOC?
Yes. The personnel component defines team roles and responsibilities, including hiring and training.