What is a SOC and Why Your Business Needs One | Security Operations Center Explained

In this episode of IT Unplugged, we talk with Austin, SOC Director at CommandLink, who breaks down what a Security Operations Center (SOC) actually does and why businesses of all sizes need this critical security layer.

Austin shares his journey from Navy intelligence to building SOCs from the ground up, explaining how these specialized security teams detect threats that even advanced endpoint protection might miss. Learn why small businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals and how SOC teams work around the clock to protect your data.

This conversation covers everything from the importance of having the right people monitoring your systems to the rise of social engineering attacks. If you're wondering how to protect your business from evolving cyber threats, this episode provides valuable insights on preventative security measures that could save your company from devastating breaches.

Key topics include:
- The difference between endpoint protection and SOC monitoring
- Why having cybersecurity tools isn't enough without expert analysis
- How SOCs detect anomalies that automated systems miss
- The real-world cost of security breaches for small businesses
- Why social engineering is becoming the biggest security threat

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