SOC Augmentation
SOC augmentation for incident detection, response and coordination, with a focus on operational efficiency and reducing business impact.
Cyber threats are no longer isolated events, but ongoing operational risks. An effective Security Operations Center is not just about technology, but also about clear processes, trained people, and the ability to respond quickly and in a coordinated manner.
Sectio Aurea supports organizations in the design, development and maturation of SOC capabilities, using real operational experience gained from the front lines of incident response, in critical and regulated environments.
Why the Golden Section?
Uniqueness built on real experience
SOC-ul Sectio Aurea este proiectat și maturizat de specialiști cu experiență reală în detecție și răspuns la incidente.
Lucrăm din perspectiva „primei linii”, unde timpii de reacție, claritatea deciziilor și impactul sunt critice.
avem in echipa manageri de SOCuri globale cu experienta vasta.
Complete visibility and coordinated response
We increase visibility into IT, OT and Cloud environments and correlate relevant events into a clear response flow.
Management knows what is happening, what impact there is, and what decisions need to be made, in a timely manner.
Real optimization of costs and resources
Identificăm lacunele din monitorizare, redundanțele tehnologice și investițiile fără valoare reală.
Bugetele SOC sunt direcționate către capabilități care reduc efectiv riscul, nu doar numărul de alerte.
SOC with clear, audited and time-supported deliverables
Oferim documentație, indicatori, rapoarte și evidențe care susțin conformarea (NIS / NIS2) și decizia executivă.
De aceea, majoritatea clienților continuă colaborarea cu Sectio Aurea pentru operare și maturizare continuă a SOC-ului.
What you get through Sectio Aurea consulting
By collaborating with us, you get:
Clear prioritization of resources and budgets
We help you efficiently allocate security resources, based on real risks.
Practical experience transferred to the internal team
You work directly with incident response specialists, not just theoretical consultants.
Predictive, results-oriented program
Move from ad-hoc reaction to a predictive model, aligned with business needs.
How do we actually help your organization?
We build, optimize, and mature the Security Operations Center (SOC) function using a clear framework, tested in critical and regulated organizations. Our approach is practical and focused on measurable results, not theory or commercial promises.
We align the SOC with the organization's real objectives and compliance requirements. We define clear roles, responsibilities, decision flows and reporting mechanisms so that the SOC is integrated into business governance, not technically isolated.
Communication
We establish clear communication and escalation processes, both internally (IT, management, business) and externally (suppliers, authorities, partners). We reduce confusion at critical moments and ensure a coordinated and coherent response to incidents.
We assess whether existing technologies and processes provide real visibility into the IT and OT environment. We identify monitoring blind spots, logging quality, and the SOC's ability to understand what's really happening in the infrastructure.
Intelligence
We integrate relevant threat intelligence into SOC work so that detection and response are based on real risks, not generic alerts. We help teams correctly prioritize what really matters.
Response
We validate and improve the team's ability to identify, investigate, and remediate security incidents. We test response processes through exercises, simulations, and real-world scenarios to reduce response time and the impact of incidents.
Metra
We define clear indicators that measure SOC efficiency: detection time, response time, quality of investigations and impact on the business. Metrics become a decision-making tool for management, not simple technical reports.
How do we actually help?
Sectio Aurea's approach is structured, pragmatic and focused on measurable results. We intervene gradually, so that each stage brings clear value and prepares the next step.
We analyze the key documents that govern SOC operation and incident response: policies, procedures, run-books, response plans, communication plans, and crisis management.
The objective is to quickly identify gaps, inconsistencies and the actual level of maturity towards best practices and compliance requirements.
Onsite / remote workshops
We work directly with technical teams and management to understand how the SOC works in practice, not just "on paper."
The workshops cover key capabilities: detection, escalation, response, communication, decision and reporting, aligning the technical perspective with business expectations.
We validate what data is collected, from what sources, and with what level of quality.
We evaluate SIEM / XDR / EDR configurations, critical asset coverage, existing correlations and actual detection capacity, to quickly identify "blind spots" and hidden risks.
Tabletop exercises
We run guided incident simulations, together with technical and executive stakeholders.
We test decision-making, communication, escalation, and coordination processes in realistic scenarios to assess whether the organization can react coherently under pressure.
Controlled mock tests
We simulate attacks and incidents in a safe and controlled manner to validate the effectiveness of existing detection and response measures.
These exercises provide concrete evidence of what works, what doesn't work, and where priority intervention is needed.
Executive reporting and maturity roadmap
We deliver a clear and structured report, tailored for both technical teams and management.
It includes prioritized findings, tactical and strategic recommendations, and a concrete roadmap for SOC maturation, aligned with real risks and business objectives.
Sectio Aurea Team – real experience, not theory
The Sectio Aurea team is made up of senior specialists with direct experience in operating, coordinating and maturing global Security Operations Centers (SOC), with a high level of operational complexity.
The projects are coordinated by Mădălin Bratu, a professional with applied experience in the delivery and governance of outsourced SOC services for organizations in the banking sector, essential services and critical enterprise environments. His background includes over 10 years in IBM Global Technology Services, as well as leadership roles in Atos / Eviden, one of the leading global cybersecurity service providers.
Within Sectio Aurea we collaborate with SOC Managers, security architects and operational experts who have led or operated SOCs with:
tens of thousands of monitored assets (IT, OT, Cloud),
distributed, multi-tier teams (L1–L3),
high volumes of events and incidents, 24x7,
strict SLA, compliance and executive reporting requirements.
This experience allows us to understand the SOC as it actually works, not just from documentation or frameworks: operational limitations, pressure on people, prioritization under real constraints, and the need for a balance between detection, response, and cost.
We work wisely, pragmatically and focused on measurable results, helping organizations build, optimize or correct their SOC capabilities in a sustainable way, adapted to the size and real business risks.
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We don't rely on promises or cosmetic "case studies". For each project we deliver, we are interested in the result being verifiable in real terms: the quality of the deliverables, the clarity of the recommendations, and the way we worked with the internal teams.
Upon request, we can facilitate direct discussions with clients who have collaborated with Sectio Aurea, so that you receive authentic feedback about experience, communication, rigor, and the concrete impact of the services delivered.
Our references are not "generic", but relevant to the context: organizations with compliance requirements, critical infrastructures, cloud environments, and projects where security must be demonstrable, not just declared.
If you wish, we can select references suitable for your field (industry, size, project type) and provide examples of anonymized deliverables, so you can see exactly the standard of work before you start.
Talk directly with a cybersecurity expert
Schedule a one-to-one session with Mădălin Bratu, a consultant with over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity and founder of Sectio Aurea.
During this discussion, you will be able to analyze your organization's security challenges and receive practical recommendations for protecting your IT infrastructure and increasing your level of cyber resilience.
You will have direct access to the expertise of a top-tier cybersecurity team, specializing in governance, risk management, and compliance.
Schedule a meeting and discover solutions tailored to your organization's needs.