Learn more about what SOC-as-a-Service is, why it is critical for your cyber security strategy and what benefits it brings.
Strengthen Your Security Posture with SOCaaS
The threat landscape is evolving. Cybercriminals are becoming more inventive in the ways that they gain access to business systems and data.
The reality is that technology alone is not enough to keep attackers at bay. And, already overstretched teams can’t keep up to date with the latest hacking trends in order to defend their organisations sufficiently.
Businesses that lack in-house expertise or resources will struggle to know how to combat evolving hacking techniques. Preventing, detecting and responding to cyber breaches takes a deep level of skill which is in very short supply across the globe.
The best decision for any company looking to proactively protect their business from cyberattacks is to enlist a SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) provider — also known as a virtual SOC (vSOC).
What is SOC as a Service?
And why SOC as a Service is Essential
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) collects data across an organisation’s entire network to detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats and reduce risk. The SOC function is made up of highly skilled security analysts and a wide range of technology and tooling.
Building an in-house SOC service to protect your business 24/7/365 is a huge challenge. With the global cyber security skills shortage and high ongoing costs related to tooling, training and other resources needed for a 24/7 operation, many are turning to SOC providers.
Working with a SOC provider removes these obstacles. The term SOC as a Service stands for ‘security operations centre as a service’ and refers to any dedicated team of experts that are hired by an organisation to manage their cyber security.
SOC as a Service (or SOCaaS) is essentially the same as a fully-fledged in-house function. However, the SOC as a Service provider will have the latest technology and tools, highest level of expertise, and 24/7/365 monitoring of all networks, systems and applications, to prevent cyberattacks in real time.
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Key Benefits of SOC as a Service
Building an in-house team to protect your business 24/7/365 is a huge challenge. There’s also the global cyber security skills shortage and high ongoing costs related to tooling, training and other resources needed for a 24/7 operation.
SOC as a Service has many benefits, including elite security accreditations (such as CREST), industry expertise, and customised security solutions. Plus, a fully managed SOC as a Service, such as DigitalXRAID’s 24/7 SOC, can offer round-the-clock monitoring that may not be possible for your organisation.
So, many businesses are turning to third-party SOC providers for the following reasons:
SOC as a Service is the critical piece in any cybersecurity strategy to protect businesses from cyberattacks. SOC services include highly trained and skilled security analysts and a vast array of tooling. Partnering with a SOC as a Service provider makes cybersecurity a priority without over-spending on in-house tools. It can also free up time for business leaders to focus on building their enterprise.
SOC as a Service solutions can also easily scale in line with changing needs and business growth so your security operations grow in line with requirements.
A SOC as a Service provider uses advanced security operations tools for advanced threat detection, remediation and response, so suspicious activity is responded to in real-time. If a hacker gains access without being detected, the repercussions are severe. Tools such as advanced threat monitoring and vulnerability monitoring, intrusion detection, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and log management, threat intelligence, dark web monitoring, endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and many others prevent hackers from gaining access and going undetected.
Undetected attacks can take over 300 days to contain. With no monitoring or prevention in place, it can take as much as 7 months to even identify if you’ve been breached. That’s before the months it would take to then contain the attacker if left to move across the organisation’s networks undetected.
A SOC as a Service provider collects data logs around the clock to actively monitor for real-time incident response and protection against cyberattacks. This means that any alerts or security incidents that are identified, even outside of business hours, are responded to rapidly – minimising the impact and cost.
Having a SOC service solely operating during business hours is no longer enough. The case for SOC as a Service has never been more prominent. For any organisation to be able to monitor and detect potential threats and breaches on a 24/7/365 basis, before any damage is done, the best solution is to outsource to a SOC as a Service provider.
SOC as a Service providers have elite security accreditations (such as CREST), industry expertise, and customised security solutions. Plus, a fully managed service, such as DigitalXRAID’s 24/7 SOC, can offer round-the-clock monitoring that may not be possible for your organisation. Discover why this service could be right for you.
Your SOC as a Service provider should have access to a wide pool of threat intelligence, monitoring for emerging threats and taking action to protect customers before an incident occurs.
Discuss your cyber security options
Get in touch today to speak to an expert and secure your business, or call us on 0800 090 3734
What Does SOCaaS Monitor?
A SOC service monitors all network traffic and activity across systems and applications to detect suspicious activity from inside or outside of the organisation. It gathers any event logs or user activity from cloud or network infrastructure, devices, applications, and more, across all of your environments.
The analysts will then use technology, tools and intelligence platforms to identify anomalies. Any threats detected throughout the day or night are responded to immediately before any disruptions can be made to cause operations to fail or reputation to be damaged.
Talk to the TeamFor a cyber security service to truly protect a business from threats on a 24/7/365 basis, it needs a constant feed of data, such as:
Network and DNS logs
Firewall and intrusion detection logs
Email and weblogs
Database activity logs
Event logs
And many more
How to Choose the Right SOC as a Service Provider
It’s extremely important for businesses to find a provider that goes above and beyond the traditional SOC as a Service partnership. SOC services must act like an extension of the in-house IT and Security team.
However not all SOC as a Service offerings are created equally. Finding the right partner is essential for effective threat detection and response and complete protection from cyberattacks.
SOC service providers should offer 24/7/365 protection, dedicated customer service and continuous feedback and reporting. This will not only give customers peace-of-mind that their operations are secure, but also crucial intelligence that can be used to enhance cyber-resilience for the future.
For a guide on how to choose the right fully managed SOC service provider for your business, read our blog, or download the ebook.
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Get in touch today to speak to an expert and secure your business, or call us on 0800 090 3734
World Class SOC Services from DigitalXRAID
With 25+ years’ experience in cyber security solutions, DigitalXRAID exists to take industry best practices usually reserved for enterprise-level organisations and deliver market-leading services for any business of any size.
Our CREST-accredited Security Operation Centre operates 24/7/365, keeping you safe every day of the year. Our dedicated team of highly skilled security analysts monitor networks, systems and applications to respond to cyber security threats and remediate in real time.
DigitalXRAID’s team will identify and neutralise cyberattacks in less than 6 minutes.
The analysts work as an extension of your own team, seamlessly supplying world-class managed detection and response to cyber threats (also referred to as XDR (eXtended Detection and Response).
The fully managed service utilises state-of-the-art technology and tooling and the highest level of expertise, for less than the cost of one information security employee.
Our service features include
- Vulnerability management
- IDS & IPS
- Threat mining
- SOAR (Secure Orchestration and Response)
- SIEM & log management
- Endpoint D&R
- File integrity monitoring
- Dark web monitoring
- Full compliance reporting
As a fully managed security service, you won’t need to update or configure any tooling.
To protect your business and your reputation, learn more about our offering or speak to a security expert.
Cyber threats never stop, so why should your security?
Our SOC-as-a-Service operates 24/7/365, run by some of the highest qualified security professionals in the world. DigitalXRAID’s SOC analysts hold CCIE (CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert) Security and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certifications, amongst others.
The offering is one of the first in the world to hold the illustrious CREST certification and continues to be in the top 1% globally with this and other credentials.
Unlike other managed security products available in the market, DigitalXRAID is completely vendor-agnostic and impartial. So, we’re able to offer aggregate value and advice which is purely in the best interests of your security.
Our service has achieved government-grade security accreditations on top of the elite CREST certification, with ISO 9001 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 20000 for IT Service Management and Cyber Essentials data security certifications added for complete peace of mind for customers.
Talk to the TeamThreat Intelligence
The Hive: Threat Intelligence
DigitalXRAID’s Threat Intelligence draws from the most comprehensive picture of the current state of cybersecurity.
DigitalXRAID’s SOC analysts and CTI specialists are fed data from the entire internet, every day, to map out adversaries and their infrastructure. This gives the SOC team greater visibility into the hidden sites where cybercriminals instigate their attacks and enhances proactive threat protection.
Enquire about SOCFlexible Pricing Options
No hidden costs. Transparent future pricing
To provide flexibility for our customers, our pricing structure is offered across three solution types: Essentials, Core, and Proactive SOC.
These offerings allow customers to choose the correct solution that meets their specific needs and budget, rather than being forced into a one-size-fits-all solution.
Enquire about SOCBespoke Customer Service
Big Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care
We understand that no two customers are the same. Your reputation is DigitalXRAID’s reputation.
We deliver a bespoke proactive SOC solution tailored to your specific needs. We’re not trying to push a one size fits all technical partner solution.
Enquire about SOCTailored offerings
Flexibility & Customer First
All the development of your SOC, including use cases and tuning, becomes your intellectual property. We do not hold customers to ransom or compel them to stay with us due to the complexity of leaving.
Our customers stay with us because we deliver exceptional customer service, provide bespoke offerings tailored to their requirements, continuously improve the service, and offer use case development and threat intelligence.
Our goal is to be an extension of your team.
Enquire about SOCTake the Next Step Toward Stronger Security
With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, businesses can no longer afford to take a reactive approach to security – a proactive approach is essential.
SOC as a Service offers a proactive, fully managed solution that ensures 24/7/365 protection, advanced threat detection, and rapid incident response – all without the need for costly in-house resources. By partnering with DigitalXRAID, you gain access to cutting-edge technology, and CREST accredited expertise, that provide enterprise-grade protection tailored to your specific needs.
DigitalXRAID’s SOC as a Service is built on trust, expertise, and a relentless commitment to securing businesses from cyber threats. Our vendor agnostic approach ensures that every recommendation is made with your best interests in mind. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your existing defences or fully outsource your security operations, our team is here to help.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can support you and how our SOC as a Service can provide the ultimate protection for your business.
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