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Q: What defines a '1st Generation SOC' (1975-1995)?A: Focus on physical security and mainframe access control; minimal network monitoring.
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Q: What characterized the '2nd Generation SOC' (1996-2001)?A: The era of the perimeter firewall and early Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); focus on malware outbreaks.
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Q: What major shift occurred in the '3rd Generation SOC' (2002-2006)?A: The rise of botnets and cybercrime led to the adoption of SIEM for log correlation and compliance reporting.
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Q: What defines the '4th Generation SOC' (2007-2012)?A: Focus on APTs, data exfiltration, and the integration of diverse data sources beyond just security logs (e.g., NetFlow).
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Q: What is the key differentiator of the '5th Generation SOC' (5G/SOC)?A: Intelligence-driven operations, big data analytics, and a focus on the human adversary rather than just malware.
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Q: What technology enables the 5G/SOC?A: Big Data platforms (Hadoop), advanced analytics, and automated threat intelligence sharing.
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Q: How does the 5G/SOC approach 'Context'?A: It enriches alerts with business context, user identity, and threat intelligence to prioritize response.
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Q: What is the role of 'Machine Learning' in the 5G/SOC?A: To detect anomalies in user behavior and network traffic that do not match known signatures.
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Q: What is the 'Proactive' shift in 5G/SOC?A: Moving from waiting for alerts to actively hunting for threats in the environment.
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Q: What is the 'Information Sharing' component?A: Automated exchange of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) with industry peers and government agencies.
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