Cyber insurance requirements have led to a shift in the role of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) for customers.

The recent changes in cyber insurance requirements have led to a shift in the role of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) for customers. Here are a few ways these changes have impacted the role of SOCs:

1. Compliance requirements: Cyber insurance companies are requiring customers to meet certain security standards and to have robust security measures in place to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks. This has led to an increase in demand for SOCs to provide the necessary monitoring and reporting to meet these compliance requirements.

2. Incident response planning: SOCs are now being called upon to assist customers in developing and implementing incident response plans. This includes planning for how to respond to a cyber attack, how to recover from the attack, and how to prevent similar attacks in the future.

3. Threat intelligence: Cyber insurance companies are requiring customers to have access to threat intelligence feeds to monitor for new and emerging threats. SOCs can provide this service by aggregating and analyzing threat intelligence data from multiple sources to identify and prioritize threats.

4. Risk assessment: SOCs are now being called upon to perform risk assessments for customers to help identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors. These assessments can help customers understand the risks they face and the mitigation measures they need to put in place to reduce their risk.

Overall, the recent changes in cyber insurance requirements have increased the role of SOCs in helping customers manage and mitigate the risk of cyber attacks. By providing compliance assistance, incident response planning, threat intelligence and risk assessments, SOCs are playing a critical role in helping customers protect their digital assets.