From Reactive to Proactive: Engineering a Next-Generation Cyber Threat Response Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Financial Institutions
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Cyber Threat, EOC, Financial Institutions, Next-GenerationAbstract
The financial sector remains one of the most targeted domains for cyberattacks, demanding advanced and adaptive cybersecurity strategies. Traditional Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) are predominantly reactive, leaving financial institutions vulnerable to sophisticated and rapidly evolving threats. This paper proposes a transformative approach: designing a next-generation, proactive Cyber Threat Response EOC explicitly tailored for financial organizations. By synthesizing insights from case studies, expert interviews, and industry surveys, this study introduces a conceptual framework that integrates predictive analytics, threat intelligence, automation, and collaborative defense models. The framework aims to enhance early threat detection, reduce response times, and build organizational resilience against emergent cyber threats.
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