The Yurok Tribe
Security Operations Center
_edited.png){kind=small}
S.O.C
A Security Operations Center (SOC) and an IT Department have distinct but complementary roles within an organization. Understanding their differences is crucial for effective management of technology and security infrastructure.
​
Collaboration between the two is crucial to ensure that security considerations are Intergrated into the broader IT strategy and that the organization's is robust against potential threats.
What is the Difference between Security Operations and an IT Department
-
Security Monitoring: Security Operations Center (SOCs) focus on continuously monitoring and analyzing an organization's security stance, using various tools to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
​
-
Incident Response: SOC teams handle security breaches by managing, containing, eradicating, and recovering from incidents.
​
-
Threat Intelligence: SOCs collect and analyze information on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, keeping up with the latest cybersecurity trends and attacker methods
​
-
Security Infrastructure Management: SOCs manage security tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems, perform vulnerability scans, and conduct penetration testing to find and address security weaknesses.
​
-
Compliance and Auditing: SOC teams ensure the organization complies with cybersecurity-related regulatory standards.
Security Operations Center (SOC)
-
General IT Support and Services: The IT department manages a variety of technology-related tasks, including IT infrastructure, network management, and installing and supporting software and hardware.
​
-
Systems and Networks Maintenance: IT ensures that all systems and networks operate efficiently, performing regular updates, patches, and maintenance to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
​
-
User Support and Troubleshooting: IT supports end-user by resolving technical issues, setting up new devices, managing email systems, and ensuring employees have the necessary tools for their work.
​
-
Implementing New Technologies: The IT department researches, tests and deploys new technologies to enhance business processes and productivity.
​
-
Data Management and Backups: IT handles data storage, maintains data integrity, and manages backup and recovery processes to protect organizational data from loss or damage.
IT Department
Change Advisory Board
​
Our Change Advisory Board (CAB) is a team of experts dedicated to assessing and approving proposed changes to IT systems to ensure they align with tribal goals and minimize risk. We provide a structured approach for evaluating the impact, benefits, and potential issues of changes before they are implemented. Our role is crucial in maintaining system stability and security by overseeing the change management process.
Yurok Tribe Security Operations Center - Contact Us
​
Phone: (707) 482-1350
Email: SOC@yuroktribe.nsn.us
Address: 190 Klamath Blvd, Klamath CA 95548
Website: www.YurokTribe.org
Security Operations Center - Resources
​
_edited.png){kind=small}