New Series: How to build a SOC

I decided to begin by writing a series of blog posts, starting with "How to Build a Security Operations Centre (SOC)." It has been a while blogging and i thought id get back into it since im now settled in Australia and actually have some free time

As I get back into blogging, I’ve decided to start with a series of posts focused on building a Security Operations Centre (SOC). While there’s a lot to cover on this topic, I think this initial set of posts provides a strong foundation. I’ll be exploring key aspects of SOC development, and I’m sure I’ll expand on these topics as the series evolves.

Blog Series: Building a SOC

• SOC Strategy – Defining the scope and size of your SOC, setting clear objectives, and securing senior leadership endorsement.

• SOC Charter and Its Importance – What a SOC charter is and why every SOC should have one.

• SOC Design – Key considerations for designing a SOC, potential pitfalls, critical questions to ask, and best practices for building it out.

• SOC Tool Selection – Choosing the right tools and technologies, understanding their purpose, and selecting the best solutions for your needs.

• Getting It Going – Hiring staff, building out reporting and metrics, and continuously improving the SOC to ensure long-term success.

This series will serve as a roadmap for anyone looking to establish or enhance a SOC. I look forward to sharing my insights and refining these topics further as I go.

For the entire series, I'll be adding links to each blog post here as they go live. Stay tuned for updates