October 2, 2023 marked a pivotal inter-industry event, “SOC DAY Ukraine 2023,” organized by the Ukrainian Interbank Association of Payment System Members “EMA.” This event served as an important platform for discussing pressing cybersecurity issues and the development of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in Ukraine.
NWU, the official distributor of highly effective network information security products and solutions, as well as telecommunications equipment from leading global manufacturers in Ukraine, actively participated in the “SOC Day Ukraine 2023” conference alongside its partner company, ESKA. ESKA is an integrator of ready-made solutions in network and cloud security, endpoint protection, event and incident management, and network (NPM) and application (APM) performance monitoring.
The event gathered over a hundred market specialists and experts who discussed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) in Ukraine and the challenges faced by organizations developing their own centers. The broad representation of participants – from the National Bank of Ukraine, the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense, leading Ukrainian and international banks and financial institutions, large retail chains and e-commerce organizations, as well as representatives of the public sector – underscored the relevance and significance of the topic for the entire country.
A key highlight of the conference was the presentation by Mykola Somakin, NWU’s leading sales support engineer. He provided a detailed overview of the UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) solution from Exabeam and delivered a presentation on the topic: “How to Simplify Life for SOC Analysts.”
One of the main conclusions drawn at the event is that for many organizations, especially those whose own Security Operations Centers have not yet been established or are in the nascent stages, it’s prudent to begin cybersecurity protection by leveraging SOC outsourcing services. This approach allows for effective information protection against cyber threats and ensures the security of digital assets, providing access to expertise and advanced tools without the need for significant initial investments in their own infrastructure and personnel.
The Relevance of UEBA and SIEM Solutions in a Modern SOC
In a world where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and aimed at compromising accounts and exploiting internal vulnerabilities, traditional defense mechanisms often prove insufficient. This is where UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) solutions and their integration with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems come to the forefront. These technologies allow SOC teams not just to collect and correlate security events, but also to analyze user and entity behavior within the network, identifying anomalies that may indicate threats.
The Role and Place of Exabeam in NWU’s Solution Portfolio and the Domestic IT Market
Exabeam is a global leader in cybersecurity that has created the New-Scale SIEM™ product portfolio to enhance security operations. Exabeam products help organizations detect threats, defend against cyberattacks, and effectively counter adversaries. The powerful combination of cloud-based security log management, deep behavioral analytics, and automated investigation experience provides an unprecedented advantage against insider threats, nation-states, and other cybercriminals.
Exabeam stands out for its ability to understand “normal behavior” of users and systems, despite its constant changes. This allows security teams to gain a holistic view of incidents for faster and more comprehensive response, minimizing false positives and focusing on truly critical threats.
That’s why Exabeam is an unalterable and essential component of the modern SOC triad (which often includes SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA) from a global cybersecurity leader in the domestic IT market. The solution is presented in the portfolio of NWU, which is the official distributor of Exabeam in Ukraine. This gives you a unique opportunity to buy Exabeam in Ukraine or receive comprehensive consultation on implementing Exabeam into your security system. We are ready to provide full support – from demonstrating capabilities to pilot implementation and training your specialists.
Benefits of Implementing Exabeam for Your SOC: A Detailed Overview
The Exabeam New-Scale SIEM™ platform offers a number of key benefits that make it an indispensable tool for any modern SOC:
- Automated Threat Detection: Thanks to behavioral analytics, Exabeam automatically detects anomalies and deviations from normal behavior, which are signs of compromise, insider threats, phishing attacks, and other complex scenarios. This significantly reduces Mean Time To Detect (MTTD).
- Accelerated Investigations: The platform automatically groups related events into unified incident “timelines,” allowing SOC analysts to quickly understand the context of an attack, its scope, and impact. This reduces Mean Time To Respond (MTTR).
- Reduced False Positives: The accuracy of Exabeam’s analytics allows for filtering out “noise” and focusing on real threats, increasing the efficiency of analysts and preventing “alert fatigue.”
- Comprehensive Visibility: Exabeam collects and analyzes data from all sources in your IT infrastructure – from network devices and servers to cloud services and user accounts, providing a complete security picture.
- Cloud Scalability and Flexibility: New-Scale SIEM™ is built on a cloud architecture, ensuring unlimited scalability for data storage and analysis, as well as continuous functional updates without client intervention.
- Simplified Regulatory Compliance: Automated log collection, reporting, and behavioral analysis help organizations easily demonstrate compliance with various standards (GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.).
What to Look for When Choosing a SIEM/UEBA Solution for Your SOC
Choosing the right solution for your SOC is critically important. Here are key aspects to consider:
- Completeness of Coverage: Does the solution cover all necessary data sources (endpoints, network, cloud, identities, SaaS applications)?
- Quality of Analytics: How accurate are the anomaly detection algorithms? Does the solution minimize false positives?
- Analyst Friendliness: How intuitive is the interface? Are there automated investigation features?
- Scalability and Performance: Can the solution handle growing data volumes without losing performance? Is there support for cloud environments?
- Integration: Does the solution easily integrate with your existing security tools (firewalls, EDR, SOAR)?
- Support and Expertise: Does the vendor or distributor provide qualified technical support and expert knowledge for implementation?
These criteria make Exabeam one of the most attractive solutions on the market for building an effective and modern SOC.
NWU and Exabeam: Your Reliable Investment in Cybersecurity
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