Security Operations (SecOps)
Security Operations (SecOps) refers to the ongoing, day-to-day activities of monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats across your organization. SecOps encompasses the people, processes, and technology that keep your security program running — from monitoring dashboards and investigating alerts to patching systems and responding to incidents.
SecOps is typically performed by a Security Operations Center (SOC) team, whether internal or outsourced to an MSSP/MDR provider. It's the operational engine that makes your security controls effective on an ongoing basis.
Why It Matters
Implementing security controls is only half the battle — operating them effectively every day is what actually protects your CUI. CMMC's continuous monitoring requirements necessitate ongoing security operations, not just initial implementation.