Cyber Security Operations and Incident Response

The Information Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response Team (IRT) is responsible for coordinating the response to cyber security incidents at Boston University. The SOC/IRT uses security tools to monitor Boston University for indications of possible security issues or incidents. When an incident occurs, the SOC & IRT helps system owners and administrators respond properly to an incident, collects and analyzes evidence, assists in the recovery of systems to a secure state, and develops remediation plans. The SOC is also responsible for running Boston University’s copyright violation remediation system and the IRT for conducting computer forensic investigations