A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a place or team where a network or system is monitored or defended.
They often employ a number of technologies, such as an IDS.
SaaS: Software as a Service
SaaS stands for Software as a Service.
Quite literally SaaS is a software product provided as a service. Quite often this means that it is some kind of web application managed by an organisation. This application may be served through a cloud service such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure (other cloud services are available).
SIEM: Security Information and Event Management
SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. SIEM could be a product or service which manages information/data and the changes in that information/data (“events”).
A SIEM may be used by a SOC.
Security-by-Design
Security-by-design means ensuring that cyber-security is a key part of the system from the design and throughout the development and deployment of that system.
PenTesting / Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing, or Pen Testing for short, is the process of purposefully testing a system to see if it can be hacked. Pen testers are also often called ethical hackers.
Phishing
Phishing emails try to gather details from someone. They often try to fake real websites/businesses.
All users within an organisation should remain vigilant, as phishing opens up the possibilities for various different kinds of cyber attacks.
OT: Operational Technology
OT, or Operational Technology, is any technology which provides “on-the-floor” operations. These are typically automation technologies, and includes:
Robotics
Dot by Awen is an asset (aka device) and vulnerability discovery system for Operational Technologies, and works in all kinds of industries.
OES: Operators of Essential Services
An Operator of Essential Services (OES) is essentially an owner or administrator of a service or infrastructure to the smooth and efficient running of society. This typically includes Critical National Infrastructures.