IST information security services security operations centre

About the security operations centre

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a subgroup of the IST Information Security Services group. An SOC is traditionally run as a clearing house for operational security information. The IST SOC functions are to:

  • accept and investigate complaints, both internal and external, related to the security of campus computing systems
  • passively monitor for possible information security issues on campus
  • actively scan for computer security vulnerabilities on campus

Contacting the IST SOC

By email: soc@uwaterloo.ca

By telephone: 519-888-4567, ext. 41125