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12.1. Regular Maintenance Tasks

Regular maintenance is essential for the optimal performance and security of the Spectra360 Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. Implementing a structured maintenance schedule ensures that systems remain up-to-date, vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, and the SOC operates efficiently.

Key Maintenance Tasks:

  1. System Updates and Patch Management:

    • Regularly apply software patches and updates to operating systems, security tools, and applications to address vulnerabilities and enhance functionality.

  2. Security Policy Review and Updates:

    • Periodically review and update security policies, firewall rules, and access controls to align with evolving threats and organizational changes.

  3. Backup Verification:

    • Ensure that data backups are performed regularly and verify their integrity to guarantee data recovery in case of incidents.

  4. Vulnerability Assessments:

    • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses within the infrastructure.

  5. Log Management:

    • Maintain and review logs of all network communications and activities to detect anomalies and support forensic investigations.

  6. Performance Monitoring:

    • Continuously monitor system performance metrics to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations.

  7. Incident Response Plan Testing:

    • Regularly test and update the incident response plan through tabletop exercises and simulations to ensure preparedness.
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  8. Asset Inventory Management:

    • Keep an up-to-date inventory of all hardware and software assets to manage configurations and assess security posture effectively.

  9. User Access Reviews:

    • Periodically review user accounts and permissions to ensure appropriate access levels and remove any unnecessary privileges.

  10. Documentation Updates:

    • Maintain and update documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures to reflect current practices and support training efforts.

  • Daily:

    • Monitor security alerts and system performance.
    • Review critical logs for unusual activities.

  • Weekly:

    • Apply routine system updates and patches.
    • Verify the success of data backups.

  • Monthly:

    • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate findings.
    • Review and update security policies as needed.

  • Quarterly:

    • Test the incident response plan with simulations.
    • Perform comprehensive user access reviews.

  • Annually:

    • Audit the asset inventory for accuracy.
    • Review and update all documentation.
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