Comparison Guide

SOC-as-a-Service vs In-House SOC

A Security Operations Center (SOC) monitors your environment 24/7 for threats. Building one in-house requires significant investment in people, tools, and processes. SOC-as-a-Service provides the same capability through a managed provider.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	SOC-as-a-Service	In-House SOC
Annual Cost	$50,000-$200,000	$1M-$3M+ (staff, tools, facility)
Staffing	Fully managed	6-12 analysts minimum for 24/7
Time to Deploy	Days to weeks	6-12 months
Tool Investment	Included	$500,000+ in SIEM, EDR, etc.
Expertise	Shared team of specialists	Must recruit and retain talent

Our Verdict

SOC-as-a-Service provides enterprise-grade security monitoring at a fraction of the cost of building in-house. Only the largest enterprises with dedicated security budgets should consider building their own SOC.

Unio Digital recommends: 90% lower cost with equivalent or better outcomes for SMBs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Building a 24/7 in-house SOC typically costs $1-3 million annually including 6-12 analysts, SIEM/EDR tools, facility costs, and ongoing training. SOC-as-a-Service provides equivalent monitoring for $50,000-$200,000 annually.

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