LegalFab Security Operations
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: January 2026
Security Monitoring
Security Operations Center (SOC)
The SOC provides centralized monitoring and management of security operations.
Key Functions:
| Function |
Description |
| Continuous Monitoring |
24/7 monitoring of security events |
| Incident Detection |
Automated detection and alerting |
| Threat Intelligence |
Gathering and analysis of threat data |
| Incident Response |
Coordinated response to security incidents |
| Compliance Monitoring |
Ongoing compliance verification |
Monitoring Coverage
| Area |
Monitoring Capabilities |
| Vulnerability Management |
Continuous scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking |
| Attack Detection |
Real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, threat intelligence |
| Compliance Monitoring |
GDPR, SOC 2 compliance auditing |
| Code Leakage Prevention |
Repository monitoring, DLP solutions |
| Malware Detection |
Real-time scanning, behavioral analysis |
Endpoint Protection
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
| Capability |
Implementation |
| Centralized Management |
All company devices managed centrally |
| Policy Enforcement |
Security policies enforced on all endpoints |
| Remote Wipe |
Lost/stolen device data protection |
| Patch Management |
Automated security updates |
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
| Capability |
Implementation |
| Cross-Platform Correlation |
Security data correlated across endpoints, network, cloud |
| AI-Powered Detection |
ML-based threat detection |
| Automated Response |
Automated incident response workflows |
| Forensics |
Detailed investigation tools |
Device Control
| Control |
Implementation |
| USB Restriction |
External storage controlled |
| Granular Policies |
Device-specific access rules |
| Activity Logging |
Connection attempts logged |
| Exception Management |
Monitored temporary access |
Monitoring Infrastructure
Metrics Collection
| Component |
Metrics |
| Infrastructure |
CPU, memory, disk, network |
| Application |
Request rates, error rates, latencies |
| Database |
Query performance, connections, replication |
| Security |
Authentication events, access patterns |
Log Management
| Control |
Implementation |
| Centralized Collection |
All logs aggregated centrally |
| Secure Storage |
Logs encrypted at rest |
| Retention |
Configurable retention per log type |
| Analysis |
SIEM integration for analysis |
Alerting
| Severity |
Response Time |
Notification |
| Critical |
15 minutes |
Immediate escalation |
| High |
1 hour |
On-call notification |
| Medium |
4 hours |
Team notification |
| Low |
24 hours |
Queue for review |
Incident Response
Incident Classification
| Severity |
Definition |
Examples |
| Critical |
Active breach, data exfiltration |
Unauthorized data access, ransomware |
| High |
Potential breach, significant vulnerability |
Suspicious activity, critical CVE |
| Medium |
Security policy violation |
Misconfiguration, failed access attempts |
| Low |
Security improvement needed |
Audit finding, best practice deviation |
Response Phases
| Phase |
Activities |
Responsible Party |
| Detection |
Alert triage, initial assessment |
Security Operations |
| Containment |
Isolate affected systems, preserve evidence |
Security + Engineering |
| Eradication |
Remove threat, patch vulnerability |
Engineering |
| Recovery |
Restore services, validate security |
Engineering + Security |
| Post-Incident |
Root cause analysis, lessons learned |
Security + Management |
Communication Plan
| Stakeholder |
Notification Timing |
Method |
| Internal Security Team |
Immediate |
Alert system, chat |
| Engineering Leadership |
Within 1 hour (Critical/High) |
Direct communication |
| Affected Customers |
Per SLA and regulation |
Email, portal notification |
| Regulators |
Per regulatory requirement |
Formal notification |
Business Continuity
Recovery Objectives
| Component |
RPO |
RTO |
| Knowledge Graph |
1 hour |
4 hours |
| API Services |
N/A (stateless) |
15 minutes |
| Credential Vault |
1 hour |
2 hours |
| Audit Logs |
15 minutes |
4 hours |
Backup Strategy
| Data Type |
Frequency |
Retention |
Storage |
| Database |
Hourly |
30 days |
Geo-redundant |
| Configuration |
On change |
90 days |
Version control |
| Audit Logs |
Continuous |
1 year |
Immutable storage |
| Credentials |
On change |
N/A |
Encrypted vault |
Disaster Recovery
| Scenario |
Recovery Procedure |
Target Time |
| Single Service Failure |
Auto-restart, failover |
Minutes |
| Zone Failure |
Traffic redirect to backup zone |
15 minutes |
| Region Failure |
Failover to secondary region |
4 hours |
| Data Corruption |
Restore from backup |
4-8 hours |
Security Training
Awareness Program
| Training Type |
Frequency |
Audience |
| Security Awareness |
Annual |
All employees |
| Phishing Simulation |
Quarterly |
All employees |
| Secure Development |
Annual |
Development team |
| Incident Response |
Annual |
Response team |
Training Topics
- Password and authentication security
- Phishing recognition
- Data handling and classification
- Incident reporting procedures
- Secure coding practices
- Compliance requirements
