Expert Resources for (Technical) Project Management - from Conception to Implementation

(c) 2025 -Dipl.Ing.Bernhard Bowitz, SecureScrypt Global Cyber Security since 1995
 

A Typical SOC – SIEM – SOAR Project Example at SECURESCRYPT Pte Ltd

The mentioned products and companies provide security and IT solutions, typically used for the protection, monitoring, and management of IT infrastructures. Here is an overview:

1. Tenable

• Description: Tenable specializes in vulnerability assessment and risk management solutions.

• Core Products:

  • Tenable.io: A cloud-based platform for vulnerability management.

  • Tenable.sc: An on-premises solution for comprehensive vulnerability management.

• Applications:

  • Vulnerability scanning

  • Security assessments

  • Compliance management

• Usage: Identification and prioritization of security gaps in IT systems.

2. Nessus

• Description: Nessus is a vulnerability scanner developed by Tenable. It is one of the most well-known tools in this domain.

• Features:

  • Scanning of networks, servers, and endpoints for vulnerabilities.

  • Detection of misconfigurations, malware, and compliance violations.

• Applications:

  • Penetration testing

  • Vulnerability assessment

  • Patch management

• Usage: Widely used by security professionals to proactively identify security issues.

3. Demisto (now part of Palo Alto Networks)

• Description: Demisto, now part of the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR platform, is a solution for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR).

• Features:

  • Automation of security processes.

  • Centralized management of security incidents.

  • Integration with other security tools.

• Applications:

  • Incident response (IR)

  • Playbook-based automation

  • Collaboration tools for security teams

• Usage: Enhances efficiency and speed of security teams through automation.

4. Palo Alto Networks

• Description: Palo Alto Networks offers comprehensive security solutions, particularly for network security and cloud protection.

• Core Products:

  • Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs): Modern firewalls with advanced features like app and threat management.

  • Prisma Cloud: Security for cloud environments.

  • Cortex: A platform for security analytics and automation.

• Applications:

  • Protection against cyberattacks

  • Cloud and network security

  • Zero Trust architecture

• Usage: A broad security portfolio for businesses.

5. Splunk

• Description: Splunk is a platform for real-time analysis and visualization of machine data.

• Core Functionality:

  • Collection, indexing, and analysis of data from various sources.

• Applications:

  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): Analysis of security incidents.

  • IT operations management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure.

  • Business intelligence: Leveraging data for decision-making.

• Usage:

  • Security monitoring

  • Troubleshooting IT systems

  • Detection of anomalies and threats

Summary

• Tenable & Nessus: Vulnerability management and risk assessment.

• Demisto: Orchestration and automation of security processes.

• Palo Alto Networks: Network security, cloud security, and security platforms.

• Splunk: Data analysis and security monitoring.

Each of these tools has its own focus, but they often work together to create a comprehensive security ecosystem.
 

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