SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS)

SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) is a managed security solution that provides businesses access to a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) team. It involves real-time monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats, allowing organizations to safeguard their IT infrastructure without managing an in-house SOC.

A SOC operates as a centralized team of security experts who use advanced tools and processes to monitor an organization's IT environment for threats. They analyze data from various sources (e.g., logs, networks, endpoints), detect vulnerabilities or suspicious activities, and respond promptly to mitigate risks.

A SOC Analyst is a cybersecurity professional responsible for Monitoring, identifying, and addressing security incidents. They analyze threat data, investigate potential breaches, and coordinate response efforts to protect an organization's digital assets.

NOC (Network Operations Center) focuses on network performance, uptime, and ensuring operational efficiency. SOC (Security Operations Center) concentrates on protecting the organization from cybersecurity threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents.

SOC alerts typically include:

• Unauthorized access attempts
• Malware or ransomware detection
• Suspicious user behavior
• Vulnerability scan results
• Phishing attempts
• Anomalies in network traffic or system logs.

Monitor: Ace Cloud Hosting’s SOC-as-a-service seamlessly integrates with your entire tech stack, ensuring your systems are monitored around the clock with lightning-fast real-time detection, expert analysis, and comprehensive reporting. So, you can rest easy knowing that you have a team of skilled security professionals keeping an eye on your network.

Analyze: Say goodbye to the headaches of security event investigation! With our AI/ML-powered service, we make the complex and time-consuming task of event analysis a breeze. Our threat database is constantly updated in real-time with the most up-to-date data, so you can be confident that your systems are protected against the latest threats.

Respond: Unlock valuable insights from a deep analysis of security events and violations with our exceptional service. Our team of experts will dive deep into the data to find out the root cause of any security issues. Our experts will then work with you to create customized workflows that plug any gaps in your security.

Yes! Our SOC-as-a-Service complements your existing team by providing 24x7 monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, and rapid incident response, ensuring your security is robust and always on.

A firewall is just one layer of protection. Ace Cloud Hosting adds multi-layered defense with real-time Monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection, closing gaps your firewall might miss.

Yes! Our SOC experts ensure that you meet industry-specific compliance standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS, ensuring your business stays compliant and secure.

Managed SOCaaS is a fully outsourced solution providing continuous monitoring and management of an organization's security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and more. It ensures 24x7 protection, reduces false positives, and provides access to security experts. This is ideal for organizations aiming to enhance their cybersecurity posture without in-house resources.

Co-Managed SOCaaS involves a partnership between an organization and a third-party provider to collaboratively monitor, detect, and respond to threats. It combines external expertise with in-house control, making it a cost-effective solution for organizations with limited resources or cybersecurity expertise.

Operating an in-house Security Operations Center (SOC) comes with several challenges:

High Costs: Setting up and maintaining an in-house SOC requires significant investment in infrastructure, tools, and skilled personnel.

Talent Shortage: Finding and retaining experienced cybersecurity professionals is difficult due to the global shortage of skilled experts.

24x7 Coverage: Ensuring round-the-clock monitoring and response is operationally complex and expensive.

Alert Fatigue: Analysts often face an overwhelming number of alerts, leading to potential oversight of critical threats.

Evolving Threats: Keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape demands constant vigilance and updates.

Tool Integration: Managing and integrating multiple security tools can lead to inefficiencies and compatibility issues

A SOC (Security Operations Center) monitors, detects, investigates, and responds to cybersecurity threats and alerts around the clock. EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) is a security tool installed on endpoints (such as laptops and servers) to detect and respond to suspicious activities, triggering alerts for the SOC to investigate and determine whether they are true positives or false positives. MDR (Managed Detection and Response) is a third-party service that provides threat monitoring, detection, and response—often using EDR and other tools—as a service.