Timeline

Fixed price program to deliver a comprehensive project plan with key deliverables and timeline for developing a SOC. Client responsible for implementation without additional consulting support.

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Jan 1
Establish Project
Exert effort to assure the right people are involved for your SOC.
Jan 18
Constituents defined
Catalogue of who does (and perhaps doesn't) get service from the SOC.
Feb 28
Relative position of this SOC
Multi-SOC architecture considered both within the organization and external to the organization. Liasons with ISACs, Law Enforcement, etc.
Jan 18
Staffing
Identify staff size and model, with appropriate outsourcing.
Jan 1
Analytical Methodology
Develop and enhance analytical methodology for analysts within the SOC. Cultivate a practice of objectivity, and consistent application of agreeed upon methodology.
Jan 5
Interface to Incident Handling
Incident Handling may be a function of the SOC. Or, it might be an external outsourced capability. It could be a phase shift with the existing staff of the SOC. It might also be a different team within the organization. Rehearse the handoff to incident handling.
Jan 1
Self-Assessment
Monitor state of threats globally, and evaluate the organization's asset catalogue in light of known threats.
Jan 5
Mentor and Train Staff
Build a learning practice with existing staff, regardless of current skill level. Include opportunities for internal and external training and presentation.
Jan 1
Threat Hunting Practice
Perform threat hunting on ongoing basis.
Jan 5
APT Response Capability
Develop a response function with is capable of prolonged engangement with advanced adversaries when they are encountered. This is an advanced practice which will likely not be developed initially.
Jan 1
Ongoing Operations
Above operational actions performed on an ongoing basis.
Jan 5
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License is either single entity or multiple entities. For single entity, you may use the chart for one organization's SOC build. For MSSPs or consulting firms, a minimum payment must be made per organization for each use.

Pricing is sliding scale. Minimum of $35, maximum of $5,000. It is difficult to specify the appropriate price because organizations vary substantially in how they will use this. I prefer to have the information available to organizations who need it. You can pay the minimum ($35) and if it provided substantial value, pay more later..

Note, purchase of the chart does not entitle the purchaser to consulting regarding use of the chart.

Note, no physical chart will be sent. An e-mail with the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project (mpp) file format will be sent. I send an email manually once I see the paypal notification, usually within 24 hours.

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