Outsourced security operations centre providing 24/7 monitoring and incident response without building an internal team.
SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) provides access to a Security Operations Centre operated by a third-party provider. The service includes 24/7 monitoring of your security tools, alert triage, incident investigation, and response coordination. SOCaaS typically uses a shared team model where analysts monitor multiple clients, making enterprise-grade security operations accessible to organisations that couldn't justify a dedicated SOC. Quality varies significantly between providers—key differentiators include analyst expertise, response times, and whether they take action or simply notify you of issues.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
SOCaaS lets you tick the '24/7 monitoring' box on security questionnaires without six-figure annual investment in staff and tools. Choose a provider carefully—some just forward alerts while others actively investigate and respond.