{"product_id":"building-a-sophisticated-soc-with-open-source-tools-a-practical-guide-end-to-end-strategies-to-design-deploy-and-operate-a-modern-security-operati-9798249989736","title":"Building a Sophisticated SOC with Open Source Tools: A Practical Guide: End-to-End Strategies to Design, Deploy, and Operate a Modern Security Operati","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Edgardo Fernandez Climent\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Security - Network Security\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a Real Security Operations Center-Without Enterprise Budgets or Proprietary Lock-In\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity Operations Centers are no longer optional-but for many organizations, traditional SOC models are \u003cb\u003etoo expensive, too complex, and too vendor-dependent\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book shows you a different path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding a Sophisticated SOC with Open Source Tools\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, end-to-end guide to designing, deploying, and operating a \u003cb\u003emodern, production-ready SOC using free and open technologies\u003c\/b\u003e-without sacrificing detection quality, response speed, or audit credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for the realities of \u003cb\u003e2026 cloud-first, hybrid, and containerized environments\u003c\/b\u003e, this book goes far beyond tool lists and diagrams. It teaches you how to think like a SOC architect, detection engineer, and operations lead-using tools you can actually afford and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat This Book Delivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a \u003cb\u003emodern SOC architecture\u003c\/b\u003e built around signal quality, not alert volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy endpoint, network, cloud, and identity visibility using \u003cb\u003eactively maintained open tools\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild detection pipelines using \u003cb\u003eSigma-based detection engineering\u003c\/b\u003e, not vendor-locked SIEM syntax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate professional \u003cb\u003ecase management, automation, and DFIR workflows\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure SOC effectiveness with \u003cb\u003ereal KPIs\u003c\/b\u003e like MTTD, MTTR, coverage, and dwell time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate \u003cb\u003ecloud posture, Kubernetes security, and exposure management\u003c\/b\u003e into SOC operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale and maintain the SOC as critical infrastructure-with backup, DR, and cost control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a theoretical overview. Every chapter is grounded in \u003cb\u003ereal operational patterns\u003c\/b\u003e, supported by reference architectures, playbooks, metrics, deployment templates, and validation strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTools You'll Learn to Use-The Right Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than chasing trends, the book focuses on \u003cb\u003eproven, actively developed tools\u003c\/b\u003e and shows how they fit together: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndpoint detection and compliance with Wazuh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection engineering and correlation with OpenSearch + Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork visibility with Suricata, Zeek, Arkime, and Security Onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase management and SOAR with TheHive and Shuffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreat intelligence with MISP, OpenCTI, and IntelOwl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud posture and governance with Prowler and Cloud Custodian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog cost control with Loki and modern observability pipelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, you'll learn \u003cb\u003ewhat belongs in the SOC-and what doesn't\u003c\/b\u003e, avoiding noise, burnout, and tool sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity engineers and SOC analysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue teamers and detection engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT and cloud professionals building security operations from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSSPs and consultants designing repeatable SOC platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity leaders who need results-not shelfware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever asked: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How do we build a SOC without buying an expensive SIEM?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How do we make open-source tools work together at scale?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How do we prove our SOC actually works?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was written for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book Is Different\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost SOC books stop at tools.\u003cbr\u003eThis one teaches \u003cb\u003eoperations, engineering, validation, and outcomes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end, you won't just understand what a SOC should look like-you'll know \u003cb\u003ehow to build one, run it, measure it, and evolve it\u003c\/b\u003e in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a SOC that is \u003cb\u003edefensible, scalable, auditable, and budget-conscious\u003c\/b\u003e, this book is your blueprint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47568856776855,"sku":"9798249989736","price":3657.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798249989736.webp?v=1774871325","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/building-a-sophisticated-soc-with-open-source-tools-a-practical-guide-end-to-end-strategies-to-design-deploy-and-operate-a-modern-security-operati-9798249989736","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}