Describe the functions and services of a SOC.

Throughout this course, you have read in$-$depth accounts of security breaches that resulted from various attack vectors such as spear phishing, supply chain compromise, software vulnerabilities, exposed credentials, and even insider threats. The early detection of a breach can reduce its impact on an organization, thereby minimizing productivity loss, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. Catching an attacker in the early stages of a campaign relies on continuous monitoring of endpoint and network activity and well$-$tuned detection logic. Security teams must have access to relevant data sources, such as an application, network device, or endpoint logs$,$ for detections to fire.

For this discussion, construct your response using the key talking points below.

Key Talking Points

When considering the techniques attackers use to gain initial access to an environment, which of the following are the most critical data sources for early detection?

Spear phishing

Supply chain compromises

Software vulnerabilities

Exposed credentials

Insider threats

Provide examples of security events that should be collected from each of these data sources.

What would trigger an investigation into a potential security violation?

Resources

Table $16.$Comparison of Common Security$-$Relevant Data Sources$$; Ten Strategies of a World$-$Class Security Operations Center Links to an external site.by Carson Zimmerman

Mitre ATT&CK NavigatorLinks to an external site.

Select $$Create New Layer$$ and $$Enterprise$$

Select the relevant techniques to access a detailed description to include data sources.

Click on the $?$ icon to the right of the ATT&CK$$ Navigator title to view its documentation

Read the statements posted by your peers. Engage with them by responding with thoughtful comments and questions to deepen the discussion.

Submission Instructions

Suggested time: $60$ minutes

Word count: $300400$ words

This is a required discussion and counts towards course completion.