Enhancing SOC Efficiency

How Omnis Cyber Intelligence boosts network threat detection and response

Employees reviewing information on monitors in a SOC

Security operations centers (SOCs) are the backbone of an organization’s cybersecurity efforts, responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to threats before they cause significant damage. However, SOCs face many challenges—from the overwhelming number of alerts to the complexity of modern cyberthreats. To stay ahead, SOC teams need tools that streamline workflows and boost efficiency, allowing them to focus on critical tasks without getting bogged down in noise.

NETSCOUT Omnis Cyber Intelligence is designed to address these pain points, empowering SOCs with faster threat detection, enhanced investigation capabilities, and efficient remediation processes. Here are five ways Omnis Cyber Intelligence optimizes SOC performance at every stage of the cybersecurity workflow.

  1. Rapid Threat Detection with Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
    One of the biggest challenges for SOCs is sifting through massive amounts of network data to detect threats in real time. Omnis Cyber Intelligence leverages scalable deep packet inspection (DPI), analyzing traffic at the packet level to uncover hidden threats that might go unnoticed by traditional monitoring tools. By inspecting every byte of data—across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments—Omnis Cyber Intelligence provides unparalleled visibility into network traffic. This comprehensive approach allows SOCs to detect anomalies and suspicious activity as they happen, cutting down detection time and reducing the risk of attacks progressing through the network undetected.
  2. Reducing Alert Fatigue with Multidimensional Threat Analytics
    SOC teams often struggle with alert fatigue, where the sheer volume of alerts overwhelms the team’s ability to investigate each one thoroughly. Omnis Cyber Intelligence reduces alert fatigue by combining threat intelligence, behavior analytics, and indicators of compromise (IoCs) to prioritize the most critical threats. Instead of inundating SOC analysts with low-priority alerts, Omnis Cyber Intelligence focuses on actionable intelligence, filtering out false positives and elevating high-priority threats that demand immediate attention. This allows SOC teams to focus on high-risk incidents while minimizing the noise, ensuring more efficient use of their time and resources.
  3. Efficient Investigations with Integrated MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
    Once a threat is detected, SOC teams need to quickly understand the scope and potential impact of the attack. Omnis Cyber Intelligence integrates MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping into its alerts, helping SOC analysts identify the specific tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) being used by attackers. This real-time mapping speeds up the investigation process, offering analysts critical insights into the threat’s behavior and guiding them in selecting the appropriate response. By aligning alerts with MITRE ATT&CK, Omnis Cyber Intelligence simplifies the investigation process and enables more-informed decision-making, improving both speed and accuracy.
  4. Faster Response with SOAR Integration
    Once an attack is identified, swift remediation is essential. Omnis Cyber Intelligence integrates with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms, automating the initial stages of incident response. Whether it’s isolating an infected system, blocking malicious traffic, or triggering predefined workflows, Omnis Cyber Intelligence automates routine tasks to contain threats quickly and limit their impact. This automation not only reduces the response time but also frees up SOC analysts to focus on more-complex, high-impact activities, ultimately improving the overall efficiency of the SOC.
  5. Historical Forensics for Deep-Dive Investigations
    When it comes to understanding how a breach occurred or performing post-incident analysis, SOC teams need detailed, historical data. Omnis Cyber Intelligence stores vast amounts of metadata and packet data, enabling deep-dive forensic investigations. SOC analysts can trace the entire lifecycle of a threat—from initial compromise to lateral movement and data exfiltration. This capability allows for comprehensive incident reports and supports long-term improvements in cybersecurity strategies, ensuring SOCs are better prepared for future threats.

Boosting SOC Performance with Omnis Cyber Intelligence

Omnis Cyber Intelligence is a powerful force multiplier for SOCs, enabling faster, more accurate threat detection and response. By reducing alert fatigue, enhancing investigative capabilities, and automating routine response actions, Omnis Cyber Intelligence optimizes SOC workflows, allowing teams to focus on the most critical tasks. In an era where the complexity and frequency of cyberthreats continue to rise, having a tool such as Omnis Cyber Intelligence can make all the difference in keeping organizations secure.

By boosting SOC efficiency, Omnis Cyber Intelligence helps security teams stay one step ahead of attackers—delivering the visibility, intelligence, and automation necessary to protect today’s dynamic digital environments.

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