SOC & SIEM — the layer that catches what prevention alone misses.
RBI's 2026 Framework specifically requires a 24×7 Cyber Security Operations Centre with continuous SIEM-based monitoring. SIRI delivers that layer directly — detection and alert triage running continuously, not a quarterly check-in.
Prevention was never going to be enough alone
A firewall stops what it recognises. Detection catches what gets through anyway.
Preventive controls — firewalls, endpoint protection, access management — are necessary but not sufficient. Every serious breach in recent memory involved an attacker getting past prevention at some point; the question that actually determines the outcome is how long the attacker operated undetected afterward. That's the gap continuous monitoring exists to close.
RBI's 2026 Resilience & Assurance Framework makes this explicit for banks: a 24×7 Cyber Security Operations Centre, continuous log collection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), malware protection, behavioural detection, and threat intelligence integration are named requirements, not implied best practice. An organisation relying on periodic manual log review, or no dedicated monitoring at all, doesn't meet this bar — regardless of how strong its preventive controls are.
SIRI's SOC and SIEM service is built to this standard directly — continuous monitoring, tuned detection rules mapped to actual attacker behaviour, and alert triage that escalates real incidents without drowning your team in noise.
What organisations get wrong
Four assumptions that leave organisations effectively unmonitored
Most detection gaps aren't about missing tools — they're about how those tools are actually operated.
“We review logs when something looks wrong”
Reactive log review only works if someone already suspects a problem — continuous monitoring exists specifically to catch what nobody was already looking for.
“We bought a SIEM, so we're covered”
A SIEM platform without tuned detection rules and dedicated triage capacity generates noise, not security — the tool is necessary but not sufficient on its own.
“Our monitoring covers the main network”
Cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and third-party integrations are now where the majority of detections actually occur — monitoring scoped only to on-premises infrastructure misses most of the current risk.
“We'll figure out response once something's flagged”
Detection without a pre-defined escalation path to actual response — technical and legal — means real findings can sit unactioned while the attacker continues operating.
What SOC & SIEM covers
Continuous detection, tuned to how attackers actually operate
Deployed once, operated continuously — with escalation into SIRI Response the moment something real is found.
SIEM Deployment & Tuning
Setting up log collection, correlation rules, and detection logic tuned to your actual environment.
- Log source integration
- Detection rule tuning
- False-positive reduction
24/7 Monitoring
Continuous coverage across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments.
- Round-the-clock coverage
- Cloud & IAM-specific detection
- Behavioural anomaly detection
Alert Triage
Filtering signal from noise so real incidents get attention without alert fatigue.
- Tiered alert classification
- Escalation-threshold tuning
- Analyst review of flagged events
Threat Intelligence Integration
Incorporating current threat intelligence into detection logic, not operating on static rules alone.
- Threat feed integration
- Indicator-of-compromise matching
- Sector-specific threat context
Direct Escalation to Response
A defined, tested path from a real detection into SIRI Response — no handoff delay.
- Pre-agreed escalation criteria
- Direct handoff to response team
- Incident classification consistency
Governance Reporting
Regular reporting that satisfies board oversight and audit-evidence requirements.
- Monthly monitoring reports
- Audit-ready evidence trail
- Board-level summaries
Evidence, not guesswork
No monitoring vs. tool-only SIEM vs. SIRI's managed SOC — what actually differs
Buying a SIEM tool and operating one effectively are different undertakings.
| Approach | No dedicated monitoring | SIEM tool, self-operated | SIRI SOC & SIEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage hours | Ad hoc / business hours | Depends on internal staffing | 24/7 |
| Cloud & SaaS-specific detection | Rare | Depends on configuration | Included |
| Alert triage capacity | None | Often understaffed | Dedicated |
| Direct escalation into incident response | No defined path | Depends on internal process | Pre-agreed, tested |
| Satisfies RBI's CSOC requirement | No | Partially, if resourced | Yes |
Sources: RBI (Commercial Banks — Cybersecurity, Technology: Risk, Resilience and Assurance Framework) Directions, 2026, effective 31 July 2026; DSCI cloud detection data. Summarised for comparison; confirm current CSOC requirements applicable to your entity category.
Numbers every board should know
What continuous monitoring is actually catching
Monitoring coverage
Continuous, not business-hours-only or periodic review.
Of cloud detections
Trace to misconfiguration and IAM exploitation (DSCI) — the fastest-growing detection category.
Of malware detections
Are trojans and file infectors (Seqrite 2026) — the entry point most detection rules are tuned around.
Incidents CERT-In handled
In the latest reporting year — the scale of activity continuous monitoring exists to catch a share of.
Why SIRI for SOC & SIEM specifically
Monitoring connected directly to response, not a separate vendor relationship
The team watching your environment is the same team that responds when something real is found — no handoff delay between detection and action.
Detection connected directly to response
The monitoring team and the incident response team operate as one capability, not separate vendors requiring a handoff.
Tuned to actual attacker behaviour
Detection logic is built around current threat intelligence and real attack patterns, not generic out-of-box rules.
Cloud-aware by default
Monitoring scope explicitly covers cloud and SaaS environments, where the majority of current detections actually occur.
Built for RBI's specific requirement
Deployed and operated to meet the 24×7 CSOC and continuous SIEM monitoring standard the 2026 Framework names directly.
Who this is built for
Organisations this SOC service is built for
How we work
From deployment to steady-state monitoring
Coverage Assessment
Reviewing current logging, tooling, and monitoring gaps.
Week 1Deployment & Tuning
SIEM configuration, log integration, and detection rule tuning.
Weeks 2–3Steady-State Monitoring
24/7 coverage begins, with escalation paths tested and confirmed.
Week 4+Ongoing Reporting
Regular governance reporting and continuous rule refinement.
OngoingFrequently asked
SOC & SIEM, answered directly
Do we need our own SIEM tool, or does SIRI provide one?
This can be scoped either way — SIRI can deploy and operate a SIEM platform on your behalf, or tune and operate an existing platform you already have. The right approach depends on your current infrastructure and preferences.
How does alert triage actually prevent alert fatigue?
Detection rules are tuned to reduce false positives, and alerts are classified by severity before reaching your team — so attention goes to genuinely significant events rather than a high volume of low-value notifications that eventually get ignored.
What happens when the SOC actually detects something real?
A pre-agreed escalation path hands the finding directly to SIRI Response, with incident classification already established — there's no separate vendor relationship to activate or context to re-explain.
Does this cover cloud infrastructure, or just on-premises systems?
Cloud and SaaS environments are explicitly in scope — given that 62% of cloud-environment detections trace to misconfiguration and IAM exploitation, monitoring limited to on-premises infrastructure would miss a majority of current risk.
Is this only relevant for organisations subject to RBI's framework?
No. RBI's framework is the clearest regulatory articulation of the requirement, but continuous monitoring is broadly relevant to any organisation given how much detection now depends on catching what prevention alone misses, regardless of specific regulatory status.
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Set up continuous monitoring.
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