What is SOC (Security Operations Center)?

A Security Operations Center is a centralized facility staffed by security analysts who monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats 24/7. A SOC uses SIEM tools, threat intelligence feeds, and automated detection rules to identify suspicious activity across an organization's IT infrastructure. For UAE businesses, managed SOC services provide enterprise-grade security monitoring without the cost of building an in-house team — which typically requires AED 2-3 million annually in salaries, tools, and facilities.