Cyberattacks are on the rise, with businesses of all sizes set squarely in the crosshairs. How do you keep your business safe from attacks that could lead to loss of data, money, and reputation? A well-managed Security Operations Center solution acts as the frontline of defense against cyberattacks and data breaches. This keeps your business running smoothly and securely.

So, what exactly is a Security Operations Center and what are the benefits?

What Is a Security Operations Center?

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are manned, expert IT teams, either in-house or outsourced. An SOC team of IT security professionals is responsible for coordinating all cybersecurity technologies and operations: security tools, best practices, and timely responses to security incidents. Your SOC both analyzes and combats risks, such as data breaches, and proactively finds ways to improve your organization’s overall data security.

IT security is imperative to protecting business operations in today’s environment. Managed SOCs with companies like Gray & Creech provide the protection you deserve.

  • Compliance Assessment & Management
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • Intrusion Detection & Prevention
  • Log Management
  • Alert Ranking
  • Incident Response
  • Root Cause Investigation
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Behavior Analysis

 

SOC Benefits

A well-managed SOC is one of the four pillars of a successful, implemented IT network solution.  In addition to essentials like a Risk Assessment, Network Operations Center, and 24/7/365 help desk support, an SOC security system is protection for the IT side of every business. More than a guardhouse, an SOC provides crucial disaster recovery, network protection, and money savings over time. A business IT assessment will show you just how crucial this service is.

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SOC Security

Continuous Monitoring and Protection

Don’t wait for an attack to strike. The chief preventive measure to protect your company and your clients is a proactive approach to data security. A centralized security team monitors your assets, so you can carry on with peace of mind during your day-to-day business operations. Don’t stress over phishing scams, ransomware, or online hackers. An SOC has you covered.

Reduced Downtime and Costs

Cyberattacks that require data recovery efforts and related business downtime are expensive. A 2022 study by Uptime Institute found that one in five organizations experience “serious” or “severe” outages that involve significant financial losses, damaged reputations, and compliance breaches. Recuperation costs can range from $82,200 to $256,000 per event.

A Security Operations Center provides a unified, around-the-clock IT security team to keep your business running smoothly, which limit the risk of downtime.

Boosted Reputation

Customers need to trust the companies they do business with. In an age of frequent and relentless data breaches, a security solution like an SOC gives you the upper hand. But don’t keep your SOC quiet! Broadcast it proudly across your website and collateral, so your client base understands their information and data are in good hands.

Not able to manage network security in house? Gray & Creech offers the managed IT security that Raleigh and the Piedmont Triad need to combat cyber threats. With a dedicated team of professionals ready to protect your company’s critical information, we’re the premier managed IT security for businesses in the region. We focus on your security, so you can focus on your business.

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