From Lab to Operations Once components and workflows are in place, the next step is moving from a SOC-as-a-Lab  setup to a fully operational 24/7 centre . At this point, technology alone isn’t the challenge — it’s capacity, processes, and performance management . The Operational Pillars of a Modern SOC People and Skills Sustainable SOCs depend on defined roles, shift rotations, and continuous training. In smaller teams, automation and clear playbooks  compensate for limited s

Why Open-Source? For most organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina – especially in academia, civil society, and the SME sector – the biggest obstacles to establishing a SOC are not threats, but cost and staffing . Commercial SIEM and SOAR platforms can cost tens of thousands of euros per year, which is simply unrealistic for local budgets. The solution? An open-source SOC , built gradually, focusing on interoperability and community. Core idea:  Instead of one central, monolit

What a SOC really is – more than just technology A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is not merely a room full of screens — it’s a function that unites technology, processes, and people  to detect and neutralise threats before they cause damage. A well-designed SOC provides centralised visibility , correlates logs from multiple sources, and enables fast and coordinated response. It usually consists of three functional layers: Data collection and correlation  – gathering logs f

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, we’re launching a short blog series on a topic that’s often mentioned but rarely demystified - building a Security Operations Centre (SOC) . Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore how to set up a SOC step by step, using open-source tools , realistic budgets, and local expertise. What a SOC is - and why it matters A Security Operations Centre is the heartbeat of any serious cyber defence capability. Its purpose is not simply to “watch lo

In the past decade, cyber security has become one of the fastest-growing fields. With the expansion of digital services, cloud solutions...