The Role of Outsourced SOC in Reducing Cybersecurity Costs for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the same cyber threats as large organizations but often lack the budget, skilled resources, and infrastructure to manage security operations in-house. Building and maintaining an internal Security Operations Center (SOC) requires significant investment in tools, skilled analysts, and 24/7 operations. An outsourced Security Operations Center (SOC) offers SMEs a cost-effective way to achieve enterprise-grade security without the associated financial burden. High Cost of In-House SOC Operations An internal SOC demands continuous spending on SIEM platforms, endpoint detection tools, threat intelligence feeds, log storage, and infrastructure . In addition, SMEs must hire and retain skilled security analysts, provide ongoing training, and ensure round-the-clock coverage. These expenses often make in-house SOC operations financially unsustainable for growing businesses. Pay-as-You-Use ...