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SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) & PENETRATION TESTING
A Security Operations Center (SOC) serves as the nerve center of an organization's cybersecurity defense infrastructure. SOC analysts continuously monitor networks, systems, and applications 24/7/365, detecting and responding to security incidents in real-time. Through advanced threat intelligence platforms like CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, behavioral analytics, and correlation of security events across multiple data sources, SOC teams identify anomalies, investigate potential breaches, and coordinate incident response efforts to minimize damage and recovery time.
SOC operations implement and continuously monitor the CIA Triad, a foundational security model ensuring comprehensive protection across three critical dimensions. Confidentiality ensures data is accessible only to authorized users through encryption, access control, and multi-factor authentication. Integrity maintains the accuracy and trustworthiness of data using checksums, cryptographic hashing, and audit trails to detect unauthorized modifications. Availability guarantees systems and data remain accessible when needed through redundancy, failover mechanisms, proactive patch management, and DDoS mitigation strategies. SOC analysts enforce CIA Triad principles across all organizational assets through continuous monitoring and incident response.
SOC teams conduct systematic Risk Assessment to identify, analyze, and evaluate threats to organizational assets. This process begins with asset identification to determine what requires protection, followed by threat modeling to understand potential attack vectors. Vulnerability assessments identify weaknesses in systems and controls, while impact analysis determines potential damage from successful exploits. Risk likelihood estimation quantifies the probability of each threat materializing. SOC analysts leverage these assessments to prioritize monitoring efforts, allocate resources effectively, and inform risk management decisions that strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Organizations increasingly adopt Zero Trust architectures, a modern security framework based on "never trust, always verify." This approach assumes no implicit trust exists inside or outside the network. Zero Trust implementations require least privilege access controls, continuous authentication and authorization mechanisms, and microsegmentation to isolate critical assets. Strong identity management combined with context-aware policies—evaluating device posture, user location, time of access, and behavioral patterns—ensures access decisions remain dynamic and risk-informed. Zero Trust shifts security focus from defending network perimeters to protecting users, assets, and data directly, regardless of location or network boundary.
Penetration testing complements SOC operations by proactively identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. Ethical hackers simulate real-world attack scenarios using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, testing network perimeters, applications, and security controls to uncover weaknesses in defensive postures. Testing methodologies include black box testing (no prior knowledge), white box testing (full system knowledge), and gray box testing (partial knowledge), each providing unique insights into security gaps.
Value to Organizations: Comprehensive security operations reduce breach probability by 60-80%, minimize incident response times from days to hours, ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS), and protect brand reputation. CISA reports that organizations with 24/7 SOC monitoring experience 40% fewer successful breaches.
SOC Analyst Best Practices
✓ Continuous Monitoring: Implement 24/7 security event monitoring using SIEM platforms integrated with CISA alerts
✓ Threat Intelligence: Leverage real-time feeds from CISA, MITRE ATT&CK, and commercial sources
✓ Incident Response: Maintain documented procedures following NIST frameworks with clear escalation paths
✓ Log Correlation: Aggregate logs to detect multi-stage attacks mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics
✓ Penetration Testing: Conduct quarterly external and annual internal pentests following NIST 800-115
✓ Metrics & Reporting: Track MTTD and MTTR aligned with CISA cybersecurity performance goals
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ACCESS RESOURCESCOMPUTER TECH SUPPORT
Common computer issues and troubleshooting solutions
ISSUE 01
System Performance Degradation
Slow boot times, application lag, and general system sluggishness. Check background processes using Task Manager, scan for malware with updated antivirus, clean temporary files and browser cache, check disk fragmentation status, verify RAM usage and upgrade if consistently above 80%, update all drivers through Device Manager, disable unnecessary startup programs.
ISSUE 02
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
System crashes with error codes. Note the STOP error code displayed, check all hardware connections and seating, update all system drivers especially graphics and chipset, run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, check disk health with CHKDSK command, verify system file integrity with SFC /scannow command, review Event Viewer logs for patterns, test hardware components individually.
ISSUE 03
Software Installation Failures
Applications won't install or crash during setup. Verify system meets minimum requirements listed by vendor, check available disk space (minimum 20% free recommended), temporarily disable antivirus and firewall, run installer as administrator with elevated privileges, check installation logs in %temp% folder for specific errors, ensure Windows Update service is current, clean registry entries from previous failed installations.
ISSUE 04
Boot and Startup Errors
Computer won't start or gets stuck during boot. Access Safe Mode by pressing F8 during startup, check BIOS boot order settings and verify boot drive priority, run Startup Repair from Windows recovery environment, rebuild boot configuration with bootrec /fixmbr and bootrec /fixboot commands, check hard drive health and physical connections, restore system to last known good configuration, verify power supply is functioning correctly.
ISSUE 05
Hardware Recognition Issues
USB devices, peripherals, or drives not detected. Verify all physical connections are secure, test device on another computer to isolate issue, check Device Manager for yellow exclamation marks or errors, update or rollback device drivers, disable and re-enable USB Root Hub in Device Manager, check BIOS settings for disabled ports or controllers, test different USB ports and cables.
ISSUE 06
Overheating and Thermal Issues
System running hot with unexpected shutdowns. Clean dust from vents, fans, and heatsinks using compressed air, verify proper airflow around computer case, check all fans are operational in BIOS hardware monitor, replace thermal paste on CPU if system is over 3 years old, monitor temperatures with HWMonitor or similar tools, ensure adequate cooling solution for hardware specifications, check room temperature and ventilation.
Computer Support Best Practices
01
Regular System Updates
Keep operating systems, applications, and firmware updated to patch security vulnerabilities and improve system stability. Schedule automatic updates during off-hours.
02
Automated Backup Strategy
Implement 3-2-1 backup rule: maintain 3 copies of data, store on 2 different media types, keep 1 copy offsite or in cloud storage. Test restores regularly.
03
Preventive Maintenance
Schedule regular disk cleanup, defragmentation for HDDs, malware scans, and hardware health checks. Document maintenance activities and results.
04
User Training Programs
Educate users on proper system usage, password hygiene, phishing awareness, and basic troubleshooting steps to reduce support tickets.
05
Documentation Standards
Maintain detailed records of system configurations, software licenses, hardware specifications, and troubleshooting procedures for quick reference.
06
Hardware Lifecycle Management
Track hardware age and performance, plan proactive replacements before failures occur, maintain spare parts inventory for critical components.
WINDOWS SECURITY EVENT IDs - SOC ANALYST ESSENTIALS
Critical Event IDs every SOC analyst should monitor for threat detection and incident response
Core Authentication & Logon
4624 – Successful logon Shows type of logon (3 = network, 10 = RDP, etc.)
4625 – Failed logon Brute-force, password spray, or bad credentials
4634 – Logoff
4648 – Explicit credentials used Credential theft or pass-the-hash
4675 – SIDs added to an existing token Privilege escalation
4768 – Kerberos TGT request Used for kerberoasting detection
4769 – Kerberos service ticket request Used for golden ticket / abuse
4771 – Kerberos pre-auth failed Password guessing
Account Creation / Modification / Backdoors
4720 – User account created
4722 – User account enabled
4723 – Password change
4724 – Password reset
4725 – User account disabled
4726 – User account deleted
4732 – User added to local security group (Admins)
4728 – User added to domain/global admin group
4756 – New security group created (priv escalation indicator)
Lateral Movement (High Signal)
4624 (Logon Type 3/10) – Network login + RDP login
7045 – New service installed Top persistence + lateral movement event
4697 – New service installed (older Security log version)
5140 – Network share accessed SMB reconnaissance or data theft
5145 – Share access detailed Shows file-level access over SMB
Privilege Escalation
4670 – Permissions on object changed ACL tampering
4672 – Special privileges assigned at logon When someone logs in with admin-level rights
Process & Execution (Sysmon Recommended)
Native Windows has gaps; Sysmon fills them
Windows Native:
4688 – Process creation Shows command line if enabled
4696 – A primary token was assigned Token theft (impersonation)
Sysmon:
Sysmon 1 – Process creation Most detailed version of 4688
Sysmon 7 – Image loaded DLL injection
Sysmon 11 – File created Malware staging
Sysmon 13/14 – Registry modification Persistence
Sysmon 22 – DNS query Malware beaconing tracking
Sysmon 3 – Network connection Outbound C2 detection
Persistence
7045 – New service installed
4697 – Service installed
4702 – Scheduled task updated
106 – Scheduled task created (TaskScheduler log)
5857/5858 – WMI consumer/provider creation Used in fileless persistence (Microsoft-Windows-WMI-Activity/Operational)
NETWORK TECH SUPPORT
Common network issues and troubleshooting solutions
ISSUE 01
Intermittent Connectivity Issues
Connection drops or unstable network access. Check all cable connections for loose or damaged cables, restart router and modem with proper power cycle (30 seconds off), update router firmware to latest version, analyze WiFi signal strength and interference with tools like WiFi Analyzer, verify DNS settings are correct (test with Google DNS 8.8.8.8), check for IP address conflicts on the network, test with wired connection to isolate WiFi issues.
ISSUE 02
Slow Network Performance
Poor speeds and high latency. Test bandwidth with speed test tools like Ookla, check for network congestion during peak hours, update network adapter drivers on all devices, optimize QoS settings on router, identify bandwidth-heavy applications with Resource Monitor, check for unauthorized devices on network, verify ISP is delivering promised speeds, consider upgrading network hardware if bottlenecked.
ISSUE 03
IP Address Conflicts
Devices can't connect due to duplicate IP addresses. Release and renew IP addresses using ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew commands, configure DHCP server properly with adequate address pool, assign static IP addresses to servers and network devices outside DHCP range, check for rogue DHCP servers on network, document all static IP assignments, use IP scanner tools to identify conflicts, implement proper IP address management policies.
ISSUE 04
VPN Connection Failures
Unable to establish or maintain VPN connections. Verify user credentials are correct and not expired, check firewall rules allow VPN protocols (IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN), update VPN client software to latest version, test alternate VPN protocols if available, review security certificate validity and trust chain, check for ISP blocking VPN traffic, verify server address and port settings, test internet connection stability before VPN connection.
ISSUE 05
DNS Resolution Problems
Websites won't load despite internet connection. Flush DNS cache with ipconfig /flushdns command, verify DNS server settings in network adapter properties, test with alternate DNS servers (Google 8.8.8.8, Cloudflare 1.1.1.1), check hosts file for incorrect entries at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc, restart DNS Client service, verify router DNS settings, check for DNS hijacking or malware, use nslookup command to diagnose DNS issues.
ISSUE 06
Wireless Signal Interference
WiFi performance issues in specific areas. Perform site survey to identify dead zones and interference sources, change WiFi channel to less congested frequency using WiFi analyzer tools, adjust router placement for optimal coverage, upgrade to dual-band or tri-band router for better performance, add WiFi extenders or mesh network nodes for large areas, reduce interference from microwave ovens, cordless phones, and Bluetooth devices.
Network Support Best Practices
01
Network Documentation
Maintain detailed topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, VLAN configurations, and equipment specifications. Update documentation with every network change.
02
Proactive Monitoring
Deploy network monitoring tools to track bandwidth usage, device health, latency, packet loss, and security threats in real-time with alerting.
03
Regular Firmware Updates
Keep router, switch, firewall, and access point firmware current to patch vulnerabilities and add features. Schedule during maintenance windows.
04
Network Segmentation
Implement VLANs to separate traffic by department, guest networks, and IoT devices. Apply appropriate security policies to each segment.
05
Bandwidth Management
Configure QoS policies to prioritize critical traffic (VoIP, video conferencing), implement traffic shaping, monitor and plan for capacity growth.
06
Security Hardening
Change default credentials, disable unused services and ports, implement strong encryption (WPA3), regular security audits, intrusion detection systems.
COMMON CYBERSECURITY PORTS
21
FTP
22
SSH
23
Telnet
25
SMTP
53
DNS
80
HTTP
110
POP3
143
IMAP
443
HTTPS
445
SMB
3306
MySQL
3389
RDP
5432
PostgreSQL
5900
VNC
8080
HTTP-Alt
27017
MongoDB