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You Should Know:
NOC (Network Operations Center)
- Primary Focus: Network availability, performance, and uptime
- Key Tools:
- Monitoring: Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG
- Troubleshooting:
ping <IP> Check connectivity traceroute <IP> Trace network path netstat -tuln Check open ports
- Automation: Ansible, Python scripts for network tasks
SOC (Security Operations Center)
- Primary Focus: Threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring
- Key Tools:
- SIEM: Splunk, IBM QRadar, ELK Stack
- Threat Hunting:
tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap Capture network traffic grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log Check brute-force attempts
- Incident Response:
whois <malicious-IP> Investigate suspicious IP chkrootkit Check for rootkits
Key Differences Summary
| Feature | NOC | SOC |
|–|-|-|
| Goal | Maximize uptime | Prevent breaches |
| Tools | Ping, SNMP, NetFlow | IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR |
| Response | Fix outages | Mitigate threats |
What Undercode Say
Understanding both NOC and SOC operations is crucial for IT professionals. A NOC ensures smooth network performance, while a SOC defends against cyber threats. Here are some additional commands for deeper insights:
Linux Networking (NOC)
ifconfig Check interface status ip route show View routing table ss -tuln Modern alternative to netstat
Cybersecurity (SOC)
fail2ban-client status Monitor brute-force protection suricata -c /etc/suricata/suricata.yaml Run IDS clamscan -r /home Scan for malware
Windows Commands
netstat -ano Check active connections tasklist /svc List running processes wmic qfe list View installed patches
A well-integrated NOC and SOC can significantly enhance an organization’s IT resilience.
Expected Output:
- Improved network monitoring
- Faster threat detection
- Reduced downtime and security risks
References:
Reported By: Nasir Amin – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
