Acronym for Security Operations Centre—the team and facility dedicated to monitoring and responding to security threats.
SOC stands for Security Operations Centre. See 'Security Operations Centre' for the full definition. Note: SOC can also refer to 'System and Organization Controls' in the context of SOC 2 compliance reports—context usually makes the meaning clear.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
When customers ask 'Do you have a SOC?' they want to know if someone is actively watching for threats. Whether you run your own or use SOC as a Service, being able to answer 'yes' is increasingly important for winning business.