Free Operating Model Guide

SOC Operating Model
for OT Environments

A practical guide to building or maturing a Security Operations Center capability for industrial and OT environments — covering delivery models, technology stack, alert triage, and a 5-level maturity model.

5SOC Maturity Levels
3Delivery Models
3Alert Triage Tiers
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Operating Model Guide
SOC Operating Model for OT Environments
  • Why OT SOC differs from IT SOC
  • In-house vs managed vs hybrid comparison
  • OT SOC technology stack requirements
  • Alert tiers and triage procedures
  • SOC maturity model: Level 1 to Level 5
  • Staffing and shift coverage guidance

What is inside this guide?

An OT SOC analyst must understand process control systems, industrial protocols, and the operational consequences of every response action. This guide covers how to build a SOC that operates safely in industrial environments.

01
Why OT SOC Is Different from IT SOC
A side-by-side comparison across response priorities, isolation instincts, alert context, protocol knowledge, patching tolerance, monitoring approach, and escalation paths.
02
SOC Delivery Model Options
In-house, managed MSSP, and hybrid delivery models compared across capability, cost, staffing requirements, and what each model is best suited for.
03
OT SOC Technology Stack
The full technology stack for an OT SOC: passive network monitor, OT-aware SIEM, asset discovery, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, case management, and secure remote access — with OT-specific requirements for each layer.
04
Alert Tiers and Triage Procedures
A 3-tier alert handling framework for OT environments, with triage procedures that account for operational context and safety validation at every escalation point.
05
OT SOC Maturity Model
A 5-level maturity model from Level 1 (reactive, no defined SOC) through Level 5 (proactive threat hunting and continuous improvement), with capability descriptions and typical organization profiles.
06
How Arista Cyber Supports OT SOC Development
Our SOC maturity assessment, operating model design, SIEM implementation, runbook development, and 24/7 managed SOC services for OT environments.
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OT Security Managers CISO and Security Leadership SOC Managers and Analysts IT/OT Integration Teams Operations Leadership
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