Is WAF and Firewall operation already at its limit? How to leverage SOC services to dramatically improve security operations

Do you have any of these concerns when implementing and operating a WAF or Firewall?

• "There are a lot of alerts, but there are not enough people to respond..."
• "I don't have time to analyze the logs..."
• "It is systematically difficult to monitor 24 hours a day..."

If you have such a problem, I would like you to consider SOC (Security Operation Center) serviceis.

In this article, we will explain how using SOC services can make WAF and Firewall operations easier!

1. Why WAF and Firewall Operations Are Reaching Their Limits

(1) Threats have become more sophisticated and complex to manage

In recent years, cyberattacks have become very sophisticated, and the number of attacks is also increasing.

According to NICT's latest report, a total of 686.2 billion packets of cyberattack-related communications were observed in 2024.

Compared to 10 years ago, the amount of communication is more than 10 times higher.

*Created based on NICT's "NICT Observation Report 2024"

It is necessary to implement a WAF or firewall to prevent our services from such communications, but if communication logs that can be false positives are left unattended during implementation, services may be affected.

Logs should be carefully checked during the deployment phase to properly implement exclusions.

However, it is a very difficult task to check a huge number of logs to determine which are legitimate and which are from the attacker.

** I often hear people say, "I don't know how to perform this tuning work!"

Also, many people may find it difficult to take the time to respond to the rule of false positives.

(2) Requires 24/365 monitoring

 

Cyber attacks occur regardless of whether they are at night or on weekends, but we must monitor them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I don't think there are many companies that can have it.

If you are attacked at night or on weekends and your response is delayed, it can lead to large-scale damage, so you need a system that can respond immediately to such attacks.

(3) Too Large Operational Burden

 

Advanced knowledge is required to monitor logs, respond to incidents, and optimize configurations.

However, there is a shortage of human resources specializing in security these days, and many companies operate the information system department or developers concurrently.

If you have the above issues, I would like you to consider SOC services!

2. How Colorkrew Security's SOC Services Can Dramatically Reduce Operational Burden

(1) 24-hour monitoring and rapid response

Colorkrew Security's SOC service monitors threats 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In addition, when an incident occurs, it is quickly escalated to a professional security analyst.

(2) You can entrust the operation of WAF and Firewall to professionals

The SOC service also supports configuration optimization for WAF and Firewall.

When deploying AWS WAF or Azure WAF, you can start operation with as few false positives as possible by properly implementing exclusion settings.

You can also leverage Colorkrew Security's unique knowledge to properly filter WAF and Firewall logs to remove noise, extract, organize, and automate critical logs, significantly reducing operational burdens.

(3) Faster Incident Response

When a security incident occurs, Colorkrew Security's analysts perform in-depth log analysis to address it quickly.

This allows you to minimize the damage of an attack.

3. Summary|Introducing SOC frees you from operational worries

If you feel that your WAF or Firewall operations are limited, consider implementing SOC services.

By using SOC services, you have a 24-hour, 365-day monitoring system in place, allowing for quick response in the event of an incident. In addition, professional security analysts analyze logs and optimize settings, greatly reducing operational burdens.

Colorkrew Security is recommended because it has a team of security experts with a wealth of experience and track record.

They have advanced technology and knowledge to keep up with the latest threats, providing optimal security measures at all times. Customized services provide flexibility to meet the needs of businesses.

To create an environment where you can focus on your business with peace of mind, please consider Colorkrew Security's SOC services.