Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)Security OperationsHard
A large multinational corporation operates several Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in different geographical regions. Each regional SOC monitors local assets and reports to a central coordinating SOC. This model aims to leverage local expertise while maintaining overall corporate oversight. Which type of SOC model does this scenario best represent?
- AVirtual SOC
- BCentralized SOC
- CCo-managed SOC
- DDistributed SOC
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Correct answer: D. Distributed SOC
A Distributed SOC model involves multiple, geographically dispersed SOCs, each responsible for specific regions or business units, that report up to a central coordinating SOC. This allows for localized expertise and faster response times while maintaining a unified security posture across the entire organization.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A virtual SOC is often a smaller, sometimes outsourced, team that operates remotely without a dedicated physical facility.
- B. A centralized SOC has all operations managed from a single location.
- C. A co-managed SOC typically involves an organization sharing security responsibilities with an external Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).
Distributed SOC Model
A Distributed SOC model consists of multiple Security Operations Centers (SOCs) located in different geographical regions or business units, each handling local security operations, while reporting and coordinating with a central SOC for overall strategy and oversight.
- Multiple regional SOCs.
- Centralized coordination/reporting.
- Leverages local expertise, global consistency.
Memory trick: Centralized, Distributed, Co-managed, Virtual: Choose Your SOC's Structure Wisely.