NetAssist as a MSSP that focus on Security Operation Center (SOC) Service, often received questions about what type of cyber threats a SOC can detect. The types of Cyberattacks a Security Operations Center (SOC) can detect should be categorized into a few groups:
Network Intrusions:
- Malware: SOCs constantly monitor for viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, and other malicious software infiltrating networks and endpoints.
- Phishing: Phishing attacks aiming to steal credentials or lure users to vulnerable sites are identified through suspicious email patterns and network traffic analysis.
- Botnet activity: SOCs track for signs of compromised devices participating in botnets, often used for DDoS attacks or spam distribution.
- Zero-day exploits: SOCs monitor for signs of attackers leveraging unknown vulnerabilities in systems or software before patches are available.
Data Breaches:
- SQL injection attacks: SOCs analyze database activity for suspicious queries that attempt to steal or manipulate data.
- DDoS attacks: SOCs detect sudden spikes in network traffic aiming to overwhelm and crash servers.
- Man-in-the-middle attacks: SOCs monitor network traffic for signs of attackers intercepting and tampering with communication.
- Data exfiltration: SOCs watch for unauthorized data transfers out of the network, indicating potential data breaches.
Social Engineering:
- Whaling attacks: SOCs analyze email communication for tactics targeting high-profile individuals for financial gain or information theft.
- Business email compromise (BEC): SOCs watch for spoofed emails impersonating legitimate individuals to trick employees into transferring money or sensitive data.
- Social media scams: SOCs monitor employee social media activity for signs of engagement with phishing attempts or fake profiles used to gather information.
Beyond these categories, SOCs also detect:
- Insider threats: Malicious or accidental activity by authorized users that could compromise system security.
- Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks: Attempts to overwhelm systems with traffic, making them unavailable to legitimate users.
- Zero-day attacks: Novel attacks exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities.
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