Episode 116: Security Operations Center (SOC) Best Practices

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The Security Operations Center (SOC) is the nerve center of cybersecurity monitoring and incident response. In this episode, we explore SOC roles, responsibilities, staffing models, tools, and key performance indicators. We discuss shift scheduling, escalation paths, use cases, and integration with threat intelligence feeds. You'll also learn about SOC maturity models and how to evolve from reactive operations to proactive threat hunting. CISSPs must understand how to structure, support, and evaluate SOCs to ensure they deliver measurable protection and business value.