Managed Security Operations Center
Secure your operations - Seamlessly and cost-effectively
Accel Cyber Security’s Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) provides 24/7 monitoring and management to protect your business from cyber threats. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Threat Intelligence Systems, and IDPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems), we ensure real-time detection and response to security incidents. Our MSOC also includes Endpoint Detection and Response and advanced Security Analytics, offering comprehensive visibility into your security landscape. With Accel Cyber Security’s MSOC, you can trust that your infrastructure is continuously monitored, threats are swiftly mitigated, and your business is safeguarded with proactive, expert-driven protection.
24/7 Monitoring and Management
Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
Threat Intelligent System
Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS)
End point Detection and Response
Security Analytics
Managed Security Services
Managed SOC
Managed Threat Detection and Response
DLP as a Service
Managed EDR
CASB as a Service
Devsecops as a Service
Deception as a Service
Brand Protection as a Service
Vulnerability and Threat Life Cycle as a Service
Identity Access Management as a Service
SOC As a Service :
Accel’s GSOCs leverage intelligence, analytics, and technology to continuously monitor security posture and enhance incident response. They are fundamental in mitigating financial risks, safeguarding corporate assets, maintaining situational awareness, and protecting personnel.
Accel’s GSOC solutions provide comprehensive integration of your software applications and operational management systems. Our global security consoles are designed to optimise employee performance through improved forecasting, business impact analysis, and informed decision-making
Why Choose Accel SOC Services?
Our business-centric approach to Managed SOC Services unlocks the combined potential of Technology, skillset, Policy, and Process. This ensures an IT infrastructure that aligns seamlessly with your organisation’s objectives.
Accel’s proven methodologies, tailored to your needs, guarantee exceptional service delivery that adheres to industry best practices and international standards. With Cyber Solutions’ 24/7 on-site and remote support, you gain a trusted partner invested in the uninterrupted operation and success of your business.
Benefits of SOC as a Service
- Enhanced Security Staffing: Access to a pool of specialised security professionals.
- Reduced Total Cost of Ownership: Minimise security expenditure through outsourcing.
- Elevated Security Maturity: Continuous improvement in your organisation’s security posture.
- Up-to-Date Security: Maintain the latest security defences.
- 24/7 Integrated Operations: Seamless integration of IT, Cloud, and Security Operations.
- Continuous Monitoring and Management: Proactive IT infrastructure oversight.
- Cloud Security and Optimisation: Leverage AI/ML for SIEM, Threat Intelligence, Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
- Advanced Threat Management: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
- Incident Response and Remediation: Comprehensive support for incident handling and recovery.
- Compliance Management: Develop and implement effective compliance strategies.
FAQ's
For organisations with extensive global operations, multiple SOCs are often consolidated into a regional (RSOC) or a GSOC. This enhances intelligence sharing and overall situational awareness. Traditionally, GSOCs take the form of large control rooms with advanced visualisation capabilities, accommodating stakeholders during critical events.
In cybersecurity, an SOC is a dedicated team within an organisation responsible for detecting, preventing, investigating, and responding to cyber threats. Any organisation seeking to strengthen its cybersecurity posture should prioritise SOC services.
An SOC team is responsible for a range of activities, including:
- 24/7 security monitoring
- Incident response and recovery
- Log management and monitoring.
- Vulnerability management
- Remediation activities
- Compliance reporting
Common challenges faced by SOCs include:
- Staffing shortages and skills gaps
- Technological complexities
- Alert fatigue.
- Evolving threats and unknown vulnerabilities
- Post-breach modifications and reconfigurations
Effective SOCs address these challenges by focusing on three core components:
- People: Building a skilled and knowledgeable security team.
- Process: Establishing clear and efficient workflows for threat detection and response.
- Technology: Implementing the right tools and technologies for security monitoring and analysis.
The specific tools used in an SOC will vary depending on the environment. However, common tools include:
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA)
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Behavioural monitoring tools and technologies
Our SOC services encompass:
- Threat anticipation
- Threat hunting
- Incident response
- Continuous security monitoring
Managed SOC, also known as SOCaaS, is an outsourced security service that provides organisations with SOC capabilities through a cost-effective subscription fee. There are various delivery models, including fully outsourced SOC, virtual SOC, and co-managed SOC (where responsibilities are shared between the client and the provider).
Managed SOC offers several benefits, including:
- Access to expertise and skilled personnel
- Continuous improvement of security posture
- Scalability and flexibility advantages
- Reduced costs
- Compliance support
Many customers already have their own in-house SIEM solution. Accel can
integrate with your existing SIEM to provide a Managed SOC service. This approach offers several advantages:
- Improved ROI (Return on Investment): You can leverage your existing SIEM investment while gaining the expertise of a dedicated security team.
- Enhanced Skillset: Accel bring a wealth of security expertise to the table, augmenting your internal security team’s capabilities.
- Faster Threat Detection and Response: By integrating your SIEM with the Accel’s SOC, you benefit from continuous monitoring and faster response times to security incidents.
This collaborative approach allows you to optimize your security posture and maximize the value of your existing security investments.
Accel SIEM as a Service (SIEMaaS) Deliverables
Log Management
- Centralized Log Storage: All customer logs are automatically consolidated and stored securely for the agreed retention period.
- Automated Log Classification: Logs are automatically categorized (e.g., access control, audit, security) for efficient analysis.
- Continuous Risk Scoring: Accel SIEMaaS assigns risk scores to each log based on severity (message type, content, source).
Alert Handling
- Real-time Alert Management: Accel addresses unusual events or breached thresholds immediately. This includes generating a support case, investigating the issue, and taking corrective action.
- Email Notifications: You receive email alerts whenever an unusual event or security issue is detected.
Security Guidance
- Expert Security Analysis: Our security team continuously analyzes and filters logged events.
- Best Practice Recommendations: Accel provides security recommendations via email or self-service portal to help you improve your security posture.
- Incident Review and Recommendations: Accel reviews significant security incidents and offers recommendations to prevent future occurrences and enhance your overall security.
Platform Management
- Guaranteed Uptime: Accel maintains the infrastructure to meet or exceed agreed service level agreements (SLAs) for platform availability.
- Patch Management: Accel Acclivity plans and implements software and firmware updates for the underlying platform infrastructure.
- Configuration Changes: Accel will make configuration changes upon customer request following established change control procedures (e.g., IP addressing, certificates).
Change Management
- Secure Change Control: All changes to customer log sources or policy configurations are planned and implemented according to established Accel Change Management procedures.
Platform Monitoring
- Continuous Availability Monitoring: Accel continuously monitors the SIEMaaS platform’s availability.
- Log Feed Monitoring: The Accel Service Desk monitors the continuity of log feeds from your sources and SIEMaaS Log Collectors. In case of interruption, Accel will notify you and recommend corrective actions.
Log Collector Installation
- Log Collector Installation Assistance: Accel will assist with the installation of additional Log Collectors upon request. Customers are responsible for completing pre-requisites and providing an administrator with elevated privileges to collaborate with Accel engineers on the installation process.
SASE
In today’s landscape of ubiquitous cloud services and a growing remote workforce, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has become an essential tool for any modern business. Accel offers SASE as a Service, a flexible and scalable solution that unifies both networking and security services into a single, cloud-based platform. This eliminates the need for your organization to own and manage multiple products, reducing complexity and cost while providing an optimal secure network environment.
Primary Features of SASE for Enhanced Network Management
| Feature | Description |
| Centralized Control & Visibility | SASE unifies network and security management into a single interface, offering edge-to-edge visibility for simplified administration. |
| Dynamic Traffic Management | SASE intelligently routes and reroutes traffic for optimal performance, prioritizing critical applications over less important ones. |
| Enhanced Edge Security | SASE leverages robust security features like ZTNA to provide a secure foundation at the network’s edge. |
| Cloud-Native Scalability | SASE enables easy scaling of your network infrastructure up or down to meet evolving business needs. |
| Seamless Access | By pushing security to the edge, SASE delivers faster and more secure connections for remote and hybrid workforces. |
| Identity-Based Access | ZTNA within SASE ensures “no trust” until user identity is verified, granting granular access based on individual security policies. |
| Rapid Scalability | SASE offers on-demand provisioning and easy management of user connections, enabling rapid scaling for a growing workforce. |
SASE Benefits at a Glance
SASE Implementation Strategy
This document outlines Accel Cybersecurity’s approach to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementation, focusing on data security and addressing key considerations.
Data Distribution Model:
- Holistic Data View: We recognise that data is likely stored across multiple locations. Our approach ensures a comprehensive view of all data for enhanced security.
Data Protection in Transit and at Rest:
- Consistent Policy & Procedures: We implement consistent policies and procedures governing data across the entire environment, encompassing both edge locations and data at rest. This includes access control, encryption, and data segmentation.
Centralized Visibility & Policy Control:
- Transparency & Visibility: We advocate for a transparent approach, documenting network users, data sharing activities, access controls, non-compliance handling policies, and accessed connections. This ensures visibility across the entire network, not just the edge.
Improvement Areas & Efficiency:
- Future-Proofing Projects: We conduct a cohesive review of existing projects to assess their ability to accommodate cloud-hosted services within a 2-4 year timeframe. This includes consideration of backup services (local or cloud-based) and how to handle sensitive services within the SASE framework.
Data Segmentation Across Data Centres & Public Clouds:
- Edge Security & Sensitive Data Protection: We address potential security incidents at the edge while also adopting a robust approach to safeguarding sensitive data residing within the data centre. Maintaining visibility throughout the entire environment, not just the edge, is crucial for comprehensive data protection.
Data Flow Path & Migration:
- Smooth Data Flow: We assess the current on-premises data flow within the organisation and implement necessary adjustments to ensure smooth data flow after SASE implementation. A comprehensive data migration plan is developed to maintain data integrity across all environments.
Challenges in Adopting SASE and How Accel Helps
Change Management
Planning & Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments of existing infrastructure to develop a migration roadmap that minimizes disruption.
Cloud Adoption Workshops:Educate your clients on the benefits of cloud and SASE, promoting a smooth transition.
Skill Management
SASE Expertise: Our team of SASE specialists possess the skills and experience to handle hybrid cloud environments and SASE implementation.
Training & Enablement: Offer SASE training programs to help your IT team upskill and manage SASE effectively.
Choosing the Right Vendors
Vendor Partnerships: We have strong partnerships with leading SASE vendors, ensuring access to reliable solutions that meet your client's specific needs.
Vendor Agnostic Approach: We maintain a vendor-agnostic approach, prioritizing solutions that best suit your client's environment.
Network & Security Team Alignment
Collaborative Workshops: Facilitate workshops to foster collaboration between network and security teams, ensuring a unified approach to SASE implementation. Shared SASE Management: Provide a collaborative SASE management platform for seamless teamwork.
Bandwidth Optimization
Network Assessment & Design: We assess and optimize your network infrastructure to handle SASE traffic efficiently and minimize latency.
Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance and proactively address bandwidth bottlenecks.
Integration Expertise
Proven Integration Methodology: Our proven methodology ensures seamless integration of various SASE components, minimizing compatibility issues.
Vendor Support: Leverage our strong vendor relationships to ensure compatibility and resolve integration challenges.
Data Privacy & Compliance
Compliance Assessment: Evaluate your client's compliance requirements and choose a SASE solution that meets all relevant regulations.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Implement robust DLP solutions to ensure data privacy throughout the hybrid work environment.
User Experience Optimization
Global PoP Coverage: Partner with SASE vendors offering extensive PoP coverage to deliver optimal user experience regardless of location.
Bandwidth Management: Proactively manage bandwidth allocation to prioritize business-critical applications and minimize user experience disruptions.
Benefits of SASE Implementation
Faster Time to Value and Scalability: Accel’s consulting services assess your SASE readiness, identify optimal solutions, and map out a rollout plan, accelerating implementation and future scaling.
Combined Security and Networking Expertise: Accel possesses expertise in both software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) and security, crucial for seamless SASE integration, leading to resilient and high-performing connectivity with robust protection.
Streamlined Solution Selection: With numerous SASE vendors, choosing the right mix of features, security, and performance can be overwhelming. Accel eliminates this burden by evaluating offerings, conducting interoperability testing, and ensuring technical compatibility, ultimately delivering the best-suited technology stack.
Expert Integration: Replacing your entire network and security infrastructure at once is unlikely. Accel seamlessly integrates your existing technology (potentially from various vendors) with the new SASE components, ensuring comprehensive security across your entire environment.
Accel Cybersecurity: Identity and Access Management as a Service
The digital transformation has significantly impacted traditional security frameworks and architectures. The lack of a well-defined enterprise perimeter necessitates a user-centric approach to security, where user identity becomes the cornerstone of security controls. Consequently, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become a critical area of focus for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).
The ever-increasing prevalence of cyberattacks highlights the vulnerabilities associated with inadequate access management. Effective IAM is now a fundamental element for business success. In today’s constantly evolving IT landscape, IAM solutions have become an essential component of IT planning and strategy. These solutions empower you to control access to your IT systems, minimise disruption, and maintain security.
Our IAM Services
Our IAM services provide you with the ability to:
- Design custom permissions
- Define access criteria for users
- Restrict access to non-essential resources
This granular control ensures that only authorised individuals have access to your network.
Comprehensive IAM Solutions
Our comprehensive IAM services cater to all your identity and access management needs, encompassing:
- User identity security
- Critical data protection
- Application security management
We provide the necessary support to ensure a robust security posture.
We offer a range of services to cater to your specific requirements, including:
- Advisory: Expert guidance to navigate your IAM journey.
- Implementation: Seamless deployment of IAM solutions.
- Managed Services: Ongoing operational support for your IAM environment.
These services are designed to support businesses at every stage, from initial implementation to ongoing support as your needs evolve.
Unmasking Deception: How Accel Cybersecurity Can Shield Your Network
In today’s ever-evolving cyber landscape, advanced attackers constantly refine their techniques. Traditional security measures often struggle to keep pace. Deception technology offers a revolutionary approach, turning the tables on attackers and providing a powerful layer of defence.
What is Deception Technology?
Deception technology employs strategically placed decoys within your network, mimicking real assets like servers, databases, and applications. These decoys act as bait, attracting attackers and giving them a false sense of security. When an attacker interacts with a decoy, their activity is monitored and analysed, revealing their tactics and intentions.
How Threat Deception Technology Works:
- Deployment: Accel Cybersecurity strategically deploys realistic decoys across your network, spanning servers, applications, and data. These decoys are indistinguishable from real assets to attackers.
- Engagement: Attackers, lured by the seemingly valuable targets, begin interacting with the decoys. Their actions trigger alerts within the deception platform.
- Analysis: Accel’s security analysts monitor and analyze attacker behavior. This unveils their techniques, tools, and objectives, providing valuable insights.
Response: With this intelligence, Accel can initiate a swift and targeted response, neutralizing the threat before it compromises your real assets.
Why is Deception Technology Important?
- Early Threat Detection: Deception technology shines a light on threats before they can gain a foothold in your network. This proactive approach allows for a faster and more effective response.
- Reduced Dwell Time: By engaging attackers with decoys, deception technology minimizes the time they spend within your network, limiting potential damage.
Improved Threat Intelligence: By analysing attacker behaviour, deception technology provides valuable insights into their tactics and motivations, allowing you to strengthen your overall security posture.
What Cybersecurity Attacks Can Be Detected by Threat Deception Technology?
Deception technology can effectively detect a wide range of cyberattacks, including:
- Lateral Movement: Once attackers breach your perimeter, they attempt to move laterally within the network, seeking valuable data. Deception technology exposes these attempts.
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): APTs are sophisticated attacks designed to remain undetected for extended periods. Deception technology’s continuous monitoring can identify these persistent threats.
- Zero-Day Attacks: These novel attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities. Deception technology’s dynamic nature allows it to detect even these unforeseen threats.
Preventive Measures with Deception Technology:
Deception technology acts as a proactive shield, deterring attackers and disrupting their plans. By creating a complex and deceptive environment, attackers waste time and resources on fake targets, making it harder for them to achieve their objectives.
How Accel Can Help:
Accel Cybersecurity possesses the expertise to seamlessly integrate deception technology into your existing security infrastructure. Our team will:
- Conduct a thorough security assessment to identify your vulnerabilities and tailor a deception strategy.
- Deploy and manage best-in-class deception technology solutions.
- Continuously monitor and analyse attacker behaviour, providing real-time threat intelligence.
- Respond swiftly and decisively to neutralize cyber threats.
By partnering with Accel Cybersecurity, you gain a powerful advantage in the fight against cybercrime. Deception technology, coupled with our expertise, empowers you to proactively defend your network and safeguard your valuable data.