What Is SOC As A Service?
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Whether you're exploring Security Operations Centre solutions for the first time or refining your current cybersecurity strategy, our SOC FAQs page is here to help. We’ve answered the most common questions organisations ask about how a SOC works, why it matters, and what to expect from managed detection and response services, so you can make informed, confident decisions.
What's the difference between SOC, SIEM and MDR?
Where is Evalian's Security Operations Service based?
What are the benefits to my organisation of using a Managed Detection and Response service?
How does SOC as a Service work?
What industries use SOC services?
Can you customise the SOC service to our needs?
What Is SOC As A Service?
SOCaaS (Security Operations Centre as a Service) is a fully managed, outsourced cybersecurity service that provides organisations with real-time threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring, without the need to build and maintain an in-house Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Instead of investing in expensive technology, hiring analysts, and managing 24/7 coverage, you partner with a SOCaaS provider like Evalian, which provides all of that expertise and support for you.
Evalian’s SOC service includes SIEM, Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Extended Detection & Response (XDR).
What's the difference between SOC, SIEM & MDR?
A SOC is a Security Operations Centre. This is a centralised function consisting of security specialists who monitor and analyse security threats and respond to incidents to mitigate their impact.
SOCs rely upon tools and technologies to accomplish their objectives. These include Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. A SIEM collects, aggregates, and correlates log data from data sources, including endpoints, applications and infrastructure. It generates security alerts where anomalous behaviours are detected, and can automate initial response activities to contain threats faster.
SOCs also utilise endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. These are deployed on endpoints to support improved security, threat detection and rapid response to contain threats, such as by isolating the device.
MDR is managed detection and response, where a service provider uses EDR tooling to monitor and respond to endpoint threats for their customers.
Evalian’s SOC service uses SIEM and EDR to provide a managed SOC and MDR service.
What are the benefits to my organisation for using a Managed Detection and Response service?
Using a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service offers several key benefits to your organisation, especially if you're aiming to improve security without the burden of building in-house capabilities. These benefits include:
- 24/7/365 threat monitoring
- Faster incident response and containment
- Reduced cost over building a SOC in-house
- Access to cyber expertise
- Scalable protection
- Regulatory and compliance support
- Clear reporting and remediation actions
Our SOC service goes beyond MDR and includes SIEM and monitoring of identities and other assets. These can include cloud systems, applications and network infrastructure.
How does SOC as a Service work?
We work with you to scope your requirements, helping you to find the balance between protection of critical assets and cost.
With the scope and design agreed, we'll set up the SIEM and work with your team to onboard your data sources. Based on threat modelling, our specialists deploy detection rules, setup automated response playbooks and configure alert enrichment with threat intelligence.
Once onboarding is completed, we transition to service operations and start security monitoring. Our SOC analysts will triage alerts to identify true positives, investigate threats and respond accordingly. This will include containing threats and escalating to your team in line with agreed processes.
What industries use SOC services?
SOC services are widely used in healthcare, finance, legal, public sector, insurance, and critical infrastructure, in any organisation that must protect data, ensure uptime, and meet compliance standards.
Finance & Fintech
With high-value transactions and strict compliance needs, finance firms rely on SOC services to detect threats fast, prevent fraud, and meet standards like PCI-DSS or FCA requirements.
Healthcare
Hospitals and healthtech providers manage sensitive data daily. A SOC helps stop ransomware, secure patient records, and meet DSPT and NHS Digital obligations.
Legal & Lawtech
Law firms need to protect confidential client data. SOC services guard against insider threats, support compliance, and help preserve client trust.
SaaS & Tech Companies
Fast-growing SaaS businesses face evolving risks. A SOC monitors cloud environments like Azure or AWS, helping prevent breaches and reputational damage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
With IoT and OT systems at risk, manufacturers use SOC services to detect cyber threats, maintain uptime, and meet standards like IEC 62443.
Retail & eCommerce
Retailers are prime targets for fraud and DDoS attacks. SOC services help protect customer data, prevent downtime, and support PCI-DSS compliance.
Education & Edtech
Universities and edtech platforms benefit from a SOC by detecting breaches early, protecting student data, and reducing response times across complex networks.
Critical Infrastructure
Energy and transport providers rely on SOCs to detect threats to operational tech, reduce downtime, and support national security and resilience goals.
Public Sector
Councils and government bodies get enterprise-grade threat detection through SOC services, without needing large in-house teams, while supporting NCSC guidance.
Professional Services
Accountants, consultants, and recruiters use SOCs to defend client data, reduce phishing risks, and show security maturity during audits or tenders.
