Thales has been approved as a silver support partner of SOC-CMM, highlighting our commitment to help organisations enhance their security operations. Through this accreditation and partnership, we’re trusted to deliver Security Operations Centre (SOC) Maturity Assessments that meet what’s widely recognised as the global standard.

The Importance of Independent Assessments

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, independent and objective assessments like SOC-CMM are vital. They provide an unbiased evaluation of an organisation's security operations, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to help ensure the SOC is developing in the right direction or operating at peak efficiency and effectiveness. An external review can bring fresh perspectives and insights that internal teams might overlook, helping to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and optimise security processes.

Why SOC-CMM Assessments Matter

SOC-CMM assessments provide a structured framework for evaluating the maturity of a SOC. This includes assessing business drivers, governance, capabilities, processes, and overall effectiveness in managing security operations. By following the SOC-CMM framework, organisations can benchmark their SOC against industry standards and best practices, ensuring they meet or exceed these benchmarks.

The assessment covers key pillars such as business alignment, people, processes, technology, services and continuous improvement.

SOC-CMM assessments help companies identify gaps in their security operations and provide a clear road map for improving SOC capabilities. This allows them to prioritise improvements and allocate resources more effectively, leading to more robust and resilient security operations.

Demonstrating a commitment to high standards in cybersecurity can also build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders, ultimately enhancing an organisation's reputation.

Michael Cormack, Managing SOC Consultant at Thales, said: “One of the common frustrations we hear from our customers is that the return on investment is not always understood by the business. By identifying inefficiencies and areas where resources are not effective, we’ve helped our customers to streamline their security operations, strengthening their business case and continued investment and growth towards SOC so they can stay ahead of the developing threat landscape.”

Want to know more about our SOC Advisory and Consulting services?

If you’re looking to strengthen your company’s cybersecurity posture, take a look at our website for more information on our SOC advisory and consulting services, including SOC-CMM maturity assessments.

Email the team at SOCAdvisory@uk.thalesgroup.com