A network operations centre NOC is a centralized location where a company and their technical staff can provide supervision 24 hours a day to help monitor and manage a company’s services, databases, external services, firewalls, and network. So basically, a NOC is the basis of a company’s nervous system. In the matter of security, a NOC is often the first line of defence against any attacks or disruptions a company or enterprise might experience with their telecommunication networks.

Purpose of Network Operations Center

The purpose of a Network Operations Center is to provide 24/7 monitoring and management of the entire enterprise IT. This includes servers, routers, switches, firewalls, VPN gateways, and any other devices used by the organization. A typical NOC will monitor all of this equipment and alert staff if it detects anything unusual or out of place. It may also perform routine maintenance tasks like rebooting systems, updating software patches, and installing new firmware.