Duration: 1 day
How to Select Your New SOC Provider : Get advice and avoid mistakes
Which SOC features fit your needs? How do you measure and compare potential SOC providers? These are questions that can be difficult to answer. Whether you're considering outsourcing your Security Operations Centre (SOC) or you're in the middle of the process, we can give you thorough advice. That way you can avoid the most common mistakes.
What is SOC?
SOC stands for Security Operations Centre. It is the area - or unit - responsible for monitoring and responding to Cyber Security incidents.
One way it does this is by collecting and analysing large amounts of data from various security sources. From there, it's possible to identify and respond to potential threats and cyberattacks.
Without a SOC in place, you're relegated to reactive response to security incidents. This is likely to be slow and inefficient. And it can lead to attack detection and a higher risk of data loss or damage to your organisation's reputation.
We offer 3 services to help you choose your SOC provider
We offer the following services depending on where you are in the process:
#1
Scoping workshop
Here we illustrate and discuss the components of a Security Operations Centre (SOC), internal and external dependencies, deliverables and requirements. The goal of this workshop is to define a clear scope that matches your business needs and can be used in the RFP process.
#2
Inputs for RFP document
We provide input on requirements and questions for the RFP document that you send to bidders. We help you ask the right questions so you can gauge the maturity of the potential bidders and their services.
#3
Independent analysis and assessment
We support and help you assess the proposed suppliers and their services based on their RFP response.
4 questions you should ask to find the right SOC match
- What kind of SOC capabilities fit your needs?
- What questions should you ask in your RFP to ensure you get the right (and best) answers?
- What are the pitfalls? And how do you avoid them?
- How do you measure and compare potential SOC providers?
Industry best practices
We have experience from both the defensive and offensive perspective. This means that we can offer advice according to industry best practices when we analyse and advise.
Our many previous outsourcing assignments mean we know the potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. And when we provide input to your RFP, it is formulated as open questions and user stories, as we know from agile development.
Collaboration with you is extremely important to us. It is through close dialogue that we agree on scope, content and process together.
Why choose us as your IT partner?
With us by your side, you'll have access to a dedicated team of experts to help with everything from planning and implementation to ongoing support and maintenance of your cyber security.
Reach out today and let us put security on your agenda.