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Light Touch SOC

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As an extension of your security team, our experts will setup and monitor your Azure Sentinel environment, which would consist of Microsoft 365, Azure AD and other critical sources. Our analysts look for suspicious activity and indicators of compromise.

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Our security analysts check your system and provide you with a report every week, to give you greater visibility across your environment. We’ll also provide a monthly improvement plan for your Secure Score.

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Microsoft 365 is one of the world’s most widely used communications and collaborations platforms. Users of Microsoft 365 are routinely targeted by cyber criminals with over 80% of successful attacks coming via Email.

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A Light Touch SOC (System on Chip) refers to a type of System on Chip design or implementation that is streamlined, efficient, and less complex than a traditional, full-featured SOC. It’s optimized to meet the needs of systems that don’t require heavy processing power or an extensive set of features. These types of SOCs are typically used in applications that demand low power consumption, small form factors, and affordability.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of a Light Touch SOC:

Key Characteristics of a Light Touch SOC:

  1. Minimalistic Design:

    • Reduced Functionality: A Light Touch SOC might include only the essential components needed for a specific application, such as a microprocessor, memory controller, and communication interface.

    • Lower Complexity: It avoids overengineering and unnecessary features, which helps to reduce costs and energy consumption.

  2. Low Power Consumption:

    • SOCs with “light touch” implementations are often designed with low power consumption in mind, making them ideal for battery-powered or portable devices.

  3. Smaller Form Factor:

    • These SOCs tend to have a small physical size, making them suitable for compact devices such as IoT sensors, wearables, or consumer electronics like smart speakers, thermostats, and more.

  4. Cost-Effective:

    • The simplicity of a Light Touch SOC can drive down manufacturing costs, making it ideal for mass-market, low-cost applications like smart home devices, consumer electronics, or embedded systems.

  5. Targeted Use Cases:

    • IoT Devices: Small, smart, and connected devices that don’t require heavy computing power but need to be energy-efficient.

    • Wearables: Smartwatches and fitness trackers where processing power isn’t as critical as low energy usage and compact design.

    • Home Automation: Devices like smart thermostats or smart locks, where basic computing and low power are sufficient.

    • Embedded Systems: Devices like sensors, basic industrial controllers, and even automotive applications where the needs are relatively simple but reliability is key.

Components Often Found in a Light Touch SOC:

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit): A low-power microprocessor that performs necessary computations.

  • Memory: Integrated RAM and/or Flash memory, optimized for cost and power.

  • Connectivity Modules: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other low-power communication protocols for connecting to networks or other devices.

  • I/O Interfaces: Simplified interfaces for sensors, actuators, or other peripherals.

  • Power Management: Efficient power management circuits to reduce energy consumption and prolong battery life.

Benefits of Light Touch SOC:

  • Cost Efficiency: By reducing unnecessary features and optimizing for specific tasks, it is a cost-effective solution for consumer and embedded applications.

  • Power Efficiency: The minimalistic approach ensures that the SOC consumes less power, making it ideal for battery-operated devices or IoT systems.

  • Faster Time to Market: A simpler design often results in faster development and deployment, making it easier to meet market demand quickly.

Examples of Light Touch SOC Use Cases:

  • Smart Sensors: A temperature sensor or humidity sensor used in home automation might use a Light Touch SOC to collect data and communicate with a central hub or cloud service.

  • Fitness Trackers: Devices that monitor activity levels or health data typically require minimal processing power, making them ideal candidates for a Light Touch SOC.

  • Smart Home Devices: Items like smart plugs, light bulbs, or security cameras that need basic computation and wireless communication capabilities without the need for a high-performance processor.