A Cybersecurity Context

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.

Security Metrics That Matter

Introduction Organisations must move beyond reactive security postures and embrace data-driven decision-making as the sophistication and prevalence of threat actors continues to increase. For start-ups, especially those scaling rapidly or navigating compliance requirements, understanding and tracking the right cybersecurity metrics is crucial. Security metrics provide clarity: they help prioritise risks, optimise resource allocation, satisfy auditors, and demonstrate trustworthiness to investors and customers alike. But with dozens of potential indicators available, which metrics actually matter? This article outlines the key security metrics every modern organisation should be tracking—particularly...

Deep Dive Articles

No results found.

In The News

No results found.
Podcasts Featuring Security Operations