Cyber Early Warning System on Security Operations Center

Abstract

An Early Warning System (EWS) is a framework or collection of tools developed to identify and deliver timely alerts about potential threats, risks, or adverse events across various situations. Its main objective is to support decision-makers in implementing preventive actions that reduce the impact of possible hazards or disasters, thereby protecting lives and resources. Modern digital society depends on the interconnection and collaboration of essential infrastructures, which require adequate situational awareness (SA) to manage growing cyber risks. In the cyber domain, a key priority is safeguarding critical infrastructure (CI) against threats amid a surge in both the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. These evolving attacks allow adversaries to disrupt vital services remotely, creating significant risks and uncertainty in the absence of adequate SA and thus protection. The Cyber Early Warning System (CEWS) is essential within the cyber domain, integrating for example artificial intelligence (AI) to introduce a new approach to early warning capabilities. As a component of the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) process, CEWS offers an innovative methodological framework for navigating and operating in today’s complex cyber environment. In large networked systems, CEWS gathers and correlates heterogeneous information from multiple sources, delivering timely and actionable insights to help prevent or mitigate potential risks by supporting effectively an organization's SA. Security Operations Center (SOC) is a key element to protect an organization's digital assets by continuously monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats. The SOC is an essential part of an organization’s SA and risk management, as it particularly supports risk identification, monitoring, and control by continuously providing information to detect, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks. This paper highlights the importance of collaborating with the Cyber Early Warning System and the Security Operations Center.