ASecurity Operation Center (SOC)is tasked with monitoring and analyzing network traffic to detect anomalies and potential security threats.
* Role:SOCs collect and analyze data from firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other network monitoring tools.
* Function:Analysts in the SOC identify unusual activity patterns that may indicate intrusions or malware.
* Proactive Threat Detection:Uses log analysis and behavioral analytics to catch threats early.
Incorrect Options:
* A. Web application firewall (WAF):Protects against web-based attacks but does not analyze network traffic in general.
* B. Endpoint security:Focuses on individual devices, not network-wide monitoring.
* D. Data loss prevention (DLP):Monitors data exfiltration rather than overall network activity.
Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:
Refer to Chapter 8, Section "Security Monitoring and Threat Detection," Subsection "Role of the SOC" - SOCs are integral to identifying potential security threats through network traffic analysis.