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1.3. User Roles and Responsibilities

In the Spectra360 Security Operations Center (SOC) platform, a well-defined structure of user roles ensures efficient security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Each role carries specific responsibilities, contributing to the platform's overall effectiveness.

1.3.1. SOC Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring seamless coordination among team members.

  • Develop and implement security policies and procedures to maintain a robust security posture.

  • Manage resource allocation, set priorities, and ensure that security objectives align with organizational goals.

  • Act as the primary liaison between the SOC team and executive management, providing regular updates on security status and incidents.

1.3.2. Tier 1 Analyst – Triage Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor security alerts and alarms to identify potential security incidents.

  • Assess and prioritize alerts based on severity and potential impact.

  • Determine the validity of alerts, distinguishing between false positives and genuine threats.

  • Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 2 analysts for further investigation.

1.3.3. Tier 2 Analyst – Incident Responder

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of escalated security incidents to determine their scope and impact.

  • Utilize threat intelligence to enrich incident data and understand adversary tactics.

  • Develop and implement containment and remediation strategies to address security incidents.

  • Document incident findings and actions taken for post-incident review.

1.3.4. Tier 3 Analyst – Threat Hunter

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively search for threats within the organization's networks and systems that may evade standard detection mechanisms.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security weaknesses.

  • Analyze advanced threats and develop detection techniques to enhance security monitoring.

  • Provide guidance and recommendations to improve security controls and monitoring capabilities.

1.3.5. Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure and tools to support SOC operations.

  • Configure and manage security monitoring solutions, ensuring optimal performance.

  • Collaborate with analysts to fine-tune detection rules and reduce false positives.

  • Stay updated on emerging security technologies and recommend enhancements to existing tools.

1.3.6. Compliance Auditor

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the organization's security practices adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.

  • Conduct regular audits of security controls and processes to verify compliance.

  • Prepare and present compliance reports to management and regulatory bodies as needed.

1.3.7. Dark Web Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor dark web forums, marketplaces, and other sources for information related to potential threats against the organization.

  • Analyze findings to assess the credibility and relevance of identified threats.

  • Collaborate with incident responders to address risks associated with dark web activities.

  • Maintain awareness of dark web trends and methodologies to enhance monitoring efforts.

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