RE: Designing a Security Operations Center - Looking for Ideas

["Hayden Searle" <hayden.searle () safecom co nz>]

Those of us that currently work in a SOC can help you with making the
environment a good place to work so you avoid the pitfalls of places we
currently work in.

The best thing I can say at the moment without too much detail of what
you want is, a projector/big plasma screen can be your SOC's best
friend. This is the easiest way to have your monitoring tool(s)
displayed easily for everyone to see.


-----Original Message-----
From: tony [mailto:tonytorri () yahoo com] 
Sent: Wednesday, 17 November 2004 11:59 a.m.
To: Terry S; security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: Designing a Security Operations Center - Looking for Ideas

Terry,

It might help if you give everyone an idea of your background/expertise
in this
area. Building a data center requires a solid understanding of building
construction techniques, telecommunications, security, fire, water,
electrical
expertise...to mention a few.  Are you a beginner in this area, an
engineer,
etc.
Are you talking about large data center, small, etc.  

> From an auditor viewpoint...I have reviewed the control, security and
operations of hundreds of data centers over the last 20+ years. Your
vague
questions opens up  thousands of questions.  

--- Terry S <dts15 () yahoo com> wrote:

> Hello to all,
>
> I have been tasked to design a Security Operations Center (SOC) for my
> company and wanted to know if there are any good papers, links,
books.....?  
> I am also looking for anyone who has done one and what advice you can
> provide? 
>
> Thanks,
> Terry

=====
Tony T. CISSP, CISA, CDP, CIA
Senior IS Security & Risk Manager
360.906.7893 (Work)
Northern Telecom LLP


                
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