24/7 SOC Monitoring: Internal Team vs Managed Security Service

Evaluating Security Monitoring Routes

Cyber threats arise at all hours. Establishing continuous monitoring requires dedicated security specialists, SIEM software, and incident response runbooks.

Comparison Breakdown

• In-house SOC: High recruitment overhead, expensive SIEM licensing, but complete control over response workflows.
• MSSP Partner: Lower predictable monthly costs, instant 24/7 coverage, but requires clear service-level agreements (SLAs).

Partnering with a managed security service provides startups with enterprise-grade threat detection without high hiring costs.