A Security Operation Center (SOC) is tasked with monitoring and analyzing network traffic to detect

anomalies and potential security threats.

Role: SOCs collect and analyze data from firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other

network monitoring tools.

Function: Analysts in the SOC identify unusual activity patterns that may indicate intrusions or

malware.

Proactive Threat Detection: Uses log analysis and behavioral analytics to catch threats early.

Incorrect Options:

A . Web application firewall (WAF): Protects against web-based attacks but does not analyze network

traffic in general.

B . Endpoint security: Focuses on individual devices, not network-wide monitoring.

D . Data loss prevention (DLP): Monitors data exfiltration rather than overall network activity.

Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:

Refer to Chapter 8, Section "Security Monitoring and Threat Detection," Subsection "Role of the SOC"

- SOCs are integral to identifying potential security threats through network traffic analysis.