Security Operations (SecOps)

Security Operations, or SecOps, encompasses the processes, technologies and teams responsible for continuously monitoring and protecting IT systems, networks, applications and data. Its primary focus is the early detection of potential cyber threats, their analysis and a coordinated response to security incidents. Typical activities include security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management and security event analysis. Technologies such as Security Information and Event Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response are commonly used. SecOps brings IT operations and IT security together to integrate security requirements more closely into operational processes. In larger organisations, these activities are often centralised within a Security Operations Center. The objective is to detect and address security incidents efficiently while continuously improving the organisation's cybersecurity posture.