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Security Operations

Security Operations encompasses the processes, technologies, and personnel responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents. Security Operations Centres (SOCs) play a central role in this domain, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to detect, analyse, and mitigate potential cyber threats in real-time. Security Operations involves continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and applications, as well as incident response activities to address and neutralise security incidents promptly.

Slipstream Cyber, part of Interactive, is a specialist firm providing comprehensive, 24/7 cyber defence solutions. Its services include an Australian-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), managed detection and response, and penetration testing.

Founded by a former industry Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), our mission is to build a business to meet the needs of other CISOs. Our core principles are robust process, investment in people, enablement with world-class technology, and a focus on flexibility.

Slipstream Cyber is a business of Interactive which allows us to offer multi-disciplinary perspectives on the challenge our customers face.

Operating a true 24×7, sovereign Security Operations Centre, we deliver services to customers across Australia and internationally.

In the Age of Microsegmentation Enforcement in Hours, Are You Still Shutting Down Operations?

I was researching cyberattacks, and a common theme popped out. “We had an unprecedented cyberattack… and we shut down our operations to protect stakeholder interests.” I know, breaches can be strenuous. The initial hours following a breach are often marked by chaos and urgency as crisis leaders call vendors, disconnect systems, analyze logs, and brief executives. The focus is on containing the damage. But over time, the organization has grown into a connected digital enterprise, with everything seamlessly integrated. And this is why companies shut down entire operations. But as soon as order is restored, after the initial chaos, stakeholders will question why, despite so many security tools, the defenses were...

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