When the SOC Goes to Deadwood: A Night to Remember
Summary
This article recounts a 14-hour incident response exercise conducted by the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) SOC team during the Wild West Hackin' Fest conference in Deadwood, South Dakota. It highlights an unusual operational scenario where the SOC team performed their duties from a conference location.
IFF Assessment
The article describes an incident response scenario, which is a core defensive activity in cybersecurity, thus being beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
This story offers a glimpse into the practical, and sometimes unconventional, operational challenges faced by Security Operations Centers (SOCs). It underscores the importance of adaptability and the ability to conduct critical incident response activities under various conditions, even during professional development events.