Cyber Fusion Centers | Accenture (2024)

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What is a fusion center in cybersecurity? ›

A Cyber Fusion Center explained

Cyber fusion represents an advanced and cohesive approach to cybersecurity, where all security functions, including threat intelligence, security automation, threat response, security orchestration, and incident response, are seamlessly integrated into a unified and collaborative unit.

Combining managed security services, advanced analytics, intelligent automation technologies and integrated cyber defense to out-innovate attackers.

While a SOC's role is typically focused on detecting, identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents, a cyber fusion center takes this one step further by enhancing an organization's overall security profile and capabilities.

While fusion centers are run by state or local agencies, they continue to receive significant federal investments.

What Is a Fusion Center? A fusion center is an effective and efficient mechanism to exchange information and intelligence, maximize resources, streamline operations, and improve the ability to fight crime and terrorism by merging data from a variety of sources.

A cyber fusion center combines threat intelligence with various security functions through automation. It supports the constant flow of threat intelligence among different teams and fortifies several security processes, fostering visibility and collaboration across security teams.

SOC 1, 2, and 3 all have different purposes. SOC 1 focuses on financial reporting, SOC 2 focuses on a broader range of data management practices, and SOC 3 provides a summary of the SOC 2 attestation report that's suitable for the general public.

A SIEM solution is focused on collecting, correlating, and analyzing data from various sources to identify potential threats. Conversely, a SOC utilizes this data, among other information, to monitor and respond to security incidents.

SOC analysts are different from cyber security analysts and some other analysts in that a cyber security analyst may work alone or be the only person in a company in the role, while SOC analysts are normally part of a large, dedicated team that act as the last line of defense against cyber crime.

79% of key customers report that fusion center products are timely for mission needs. The National Network is comprised of 80 fusion centers, 78 of which participated in the 2021 Assessment. Fifty-four of the 80 fusion centers that have an Area of Responsibility (AOR) that encompasses an entire state or territory.

Who oversees fusion centers? ›

The Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC) continuously monitors and exchanges information with the other fusion centers in California and throughout the nation to further the efforts of combating terrorism and transnational threats on a statewide and national basis.

The National Network of Fusion Centers provides an essential capability, enabling the receipt, analysis, gathering, and sharing of threat-related information among state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, keeping our communities safe and resilient.

The DIII-D National Fusion Facility is an Office of Science scientific user facility, operated by General Atomics for the U.S. Department of Energy. It is pioneering the science and innovative technology that will enable the development of nuclear fusion as an energy source for the next generation.

Fusion Center Analysts roles and responsibilities

An intelligence analyst will: Perform research and analytical functions in support of the organization's initiatives. Assemble, collate, analyze, and interpret incoming reports, intelligence, and investigative information.

79% of key customers report that fusion center products are timely for mission needs. The National Network is comprised of 80 fusion centers, 78 of which participated in the 2021 Assessment. Fifty-four of the 80 fusion centers that have an Area of Responsibility (AOR) that encompasses an entire state or territory.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Synthesize, summarize, consolidate, and share potentially malicious activities to the mission partner organizations by creating incident reports, wiki updates, collaboration/chat tippers and notifications, metrics, and trend reports.