SOC analysts perform round-the-clock monitoring of an organization’s network and investigate any potential security incidents.
It comprises the three building blocks for managing and enhancing an organization's security posture: people, processes, and technology.
[1] A SOC within a building or facility is a central location from which staff supervises the site using data processing technology.
This is typical to small organizations which don't have the resources to hire, train, and technically equip cybersecurity analysts.
SOC watch officers also ensure that TSA personnel follow proper protocol in dealing with airport security operations.