SOC: Your Security Operations Centre for Continuous Protection
In a digital landscape where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and persistent, a fully equipped Security Operation Center (SOC) has become essential for every organisation. In Switzerland—where sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing handle critical assets and highly sensitive data—Var Group delivers an advanced SOC built to provide continuous protection, full visibility, and rapid incident response.
What Is a SOC?
A Security Operation Center is a centralised unit that brings together technology, processes, and specialised professionals to monitor and protect networks, endpoints, servers, and applications in real time.
Var Group’s SOC operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27035 standards and follows the NIST framework for incident management.
By combining state-of-the-art tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), and XDR (Extended Detection and Response), our SOC is able to:
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Detect anomalies and advanced persistent threats (APT)
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Analyse events in real time using machine learning and correlation techniques
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Orchestrate automated responses to contain and neutralise attacks
Monitoring, Detection, and Response
At the core of our service is a monitoring system that operates 24/7. Comprehensive monitoring of logs, network traffic, and data access Event correlation across firewalls, antivirus platforms, cloud environments, ERP, and IoT systems Proactive detection of both known and zero-day threats Our advanced SIEM technologies aggregate and analyse security data in real time, while our XDR tools bring together endpoint, email, cloud, and infrastructure data to offer a unified, holistic view of ongoing attacks. Every suspicious event is analysed by certified experts (GCIA, GCIH, CEH), who determine whether to activate automated countermeasures or initiate deeper investigations.
With a primary operations centre in Switzerland and distributed locations in Bolzano, Treviso, Barcelona, Bangkok, and Guadalajara, we ensure continuous, localised coverage for:
The SOC operates on a continuous Detect → Analyse → Respond → Recover cycle, fully aligned with ISO 27035.
Incident Response: Immediate Action for Any Scenario
Speed is critical in handling cyber incidents. For this reason, Var Group’s SOC includes a 24/7 Incident Response team capable of intervening within minutes in case of an attack. The process follows the NIST SP 800-61 guidelines: Preparation: Playbooks and response plans Detection & Analysis: Rapid assessment of the incident and its impact Containment, Eradication & Recovery: Technical measures to isolate the threat, remove malware, and restore normal operations Post-Incident Activities: Documentation, reporting, and review of defence measures In highly regulated sectors such as finance (FINMA) and healthcare (DSG, GDPR compliance), each phase is fully documented to ensure auditability and regulatory alignment.
Threat hunter Var Group: Proactive Threat Hunting
As part of our Cyber Threat Intelligence ecosystem, our Threat Hunters use advanced methodologies to uncover threats that bypass automated controls.
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Behaviour- and anomaly-based analysis
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IoCs and TTPs aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
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Intelligence from international feeds and Swiss CERTs (GovCERT.ch)
our experts identify malicious actors already operating within a network—before they can cause damage.
This approach is particularly effective for countering targeted attacks such as spear-phishing and ransomware-as-a-service campaigns against strategic Swiss organisations.
Security Engineers: Designing and Automating Your Defence
To support the SOC, Var Group provides a team of Cyber Security Architects and Engineers who design tailored defensive architectures. Network segmentation Access control and multi-factor authentication (MFA) Data encryption at rest and in transit SOAR integration to minimise Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) In sectors like Swiss manufacturing, where business continuity is key, automated security processes—such as automatic device quarantine—can make the difference between a contained incident and a full-blown crisis.
Based on each organisation’s risk profile and industry requirements, we build resilient, automated environments with a focus on:
Conclusion
Var Group’s SOC offers Swiss organisations a concrete, tailored response to the challenges of modern cybersecurity, providing: Continuous monitoring A multidisciplinary team of experts Advanced detection and response technologies Deep industry expertise (finance, healthcare, manufacturing) Compliance with international standards and local regulations Choosing Var Group means partnering with a trusted ally capable of protecting your digital assets, responding rapidly to incidents, and building a resilient defence against tomorrow’s threats.