SOC-As-A-Service: How to find the right provider for your business

Security Operations Centers (SOC) have evolved since cyber-attacks have become more frequent and more aggressive; therefore, it is increasingly difficult to form and manage an in-house team, capable enough in terms of theoretical and practical skills, and able to operate 24/ 7/365. At the same time, the resources required to build your internal SOC team are substantial. Given these considerations, most organizations tend to direct themselves toward contracting providers for SOC services, having the opportunity to work with certified experts in this field and reducing costs.

What criteria should you take into consideration to select a SOC-As-A-Service provider?

Adaptability – The security environment is constantly shifting. The provider must have the ability to adapt according to the evolution of the on-premises and cloud infrastructure in accordance with the occurrence of new security vulnerabilities. The ability to adapt should also consider the client’s expanding needs so that your company’s resources can be changed without overwhelming effort.

Customization – It’s crucial that service providers adapt their solutions to the specific security needs that every firm has. Additionally, the level of customization should include business objectives to prevent SOCaaS providers from interfering with or changing your operations in a way that makes it harder to achieve those bigger goals.

Experienced security analysts – A well-managed SOC provides tools for alert triggering, analysis, and incident response, backed by a group of skilled and knowledgeable security analysts. A good indicator to see the capabilities of cyber security analysts are the projects they have been involved and the certifications they have managed to obtain over time. SOC department analysts must have relevant certifications, such as GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) / CompTIA CySA+ / Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ISC2 / Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2.

Framework and standards alignment – In an ideal world, you should look for a SOCaaS provider whose operations and procedures closely adhere to well-recognized cybersecurity frameworks. You must have faith that the service provider upholds the highest standards of security and data privacy while outsourcing the core of your security operations.

Scalability – It’s crucial to choose a provider that not only has the capacity to support its clients as they scale, but also has the appropriate array of multi-layered tools to carry out the task effectively. Therefore, once your request grow the increase in human resources and technical controls is just a contract extension away.

All those mentioned above are standards by which the SOC department within Data Core Systems operates in accordance with the high quality of services offered.

If you want to learn more details about Data Core Systems’ 24/7/365 SOC-As-A-Service benefits and how we can adapt considering your needs, do not hesitate to contact us.