Towards a Responsive Security Operations Center for UAVs

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) industry has experienced rapid growth and widespread adoption across various sectors. This increased affordability of UAVs has led to their extensive use, making them valuable assets for critical missions. However, the growing reliance on UAVs has also exposed them to various attacks. Multiple researchers have proposed frameworks based on different technologies to address these issues. Among these, AI-based frameworks and intrusion detection systems have emerged as prominent solutions for detecting UAV attacks. Due to the existing vulnerabilities, it is crucial to implement additional security measures to protect UAV processes. In this regard, a responsive Security Operations Center (SOC) offers a suitable solution to bridge this gap. This paper explores the need for a SOC specifically tailored for UAVs, focusing on cyber awareness and control measures. We emphasize the importance of control mechanisms within a SOC to ensure the protection of UAVs. We propose a responsive security solution for UAVs by integrating a SOC within an AI-based framework. The detection and mitigations expected through combining SOC in an AI-based IDS are promising. They indicate the effectiveness of the chosen techniques, which guarantees UAVs security.