[&] Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of a functional SOC?
- Processes
- Profitability -- Correct
- People
- Intelligence

[&] What is an example of a proactive service provided by a SOC?
- Vulnerability management
- Threat hunting -- Correct
- Digital forensics
- Incident response

[&] Why is coordination and collaboration critical within a SOC?
- To ensure effective communication and response across departments -- Correct
- To establish financial strategies and profit margins
- To ensure consistent knowledge sharing
- To maintain organizational hierarchy among cybersecurity teams

[&] Why is continuous monitoring an essential characteristic of a SOC?
- It primarily focuses on physical security threats
- It allows for immediate detection and response to threats -- Correct
- It ensures the protection of only critical infrastructure
- It reduces the need for cybersecurity professionals

[&] What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
- A centralized unit for monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats -- Correct
- A physical security team responsible for guarding an organization's premises
- A helpdesk responsible for managing customer complaints and providing technical support
- A training center designed to teach users how to secure IT infrastructure