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How to Choose the Right SOC Provider for Your Business?

Key Takeaways:

  • A SOC service provider delivers around-the-clock threat detection and response so you don’t have to.

  • Managed SOC services extend your team with expert analysts, real-time insights, and proactive support—and they act fast to shut down real threats.

  • Huntress offers a battle-tested, fully managed SOC built for growing businesses and MSPs.

Just like Han Solo wouldn’t take on the Galactic Empire without his trusty partner Chewbacca, a business shouldn’t be a lone wolf in defending itself against cyber threats. That’s where a SOC provider comes in—a dedicated, always-on partner who has your back against cybercriminals.

That said, how can you tell who’s the real deal and who’s selling snake oil? In this guide, you’ll get everything you need to know about choosing a SOC service provider.

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How to Choose the Right SOC Provider for Your Business?

Key Takeaways:

  • A SOC service provider delivers around-the-clock threat detection and response so you don’t have to.

  • Managed SOC services extend your team with expert analysts, real-time insights, and proactive support—and they act fast to shut down real threats.

  • Huntress offers a battle-tested, fully managed SOC built for growing businesses and MSPs.

Just like Han Solo wouldn’t take on the Galactic Empire without his trusty partner Chewbacca, a business shouldn’t be a lone wolf in defending itself against cyber threats. That’s where a SOC provider comes in—a dedicated, always-on partner who has your back against cybercriminals.

That said, how can you tell who’s the real deal and who’s selling snake oil? In this guide, you’ll get everything you need to know about choosing a SOC service provider.

What does SOC stand for and what is SOC-as-a-Service?

SOC stands for Security Operations Center. A SOC is essentially a war room of cybersecurity—cyber operators monitor, detect, and respond to potential threats around the clock. 

A SOC-as-a-Service is outsourcing that mission to a third party of cyber pros, so businesses don’t need to hire a SOC in-house. At a bare minimum, such a service typically includes 24/7 surveillance, expert threat detection, and rapid response times. It’s basically like having a private cyber SWAT team on call.

What is a SOC service provider? 

A SOC service provider is a company that engages in cybersecurity on your behalf. Everything from monitoring endpoints and analyzing potential threats to escalating real threats and taking direct action is done for you. When choosing a SOC partner, it’s always best to find out if they have the capabilities to eliminate and mitigate threats before any damage can be done. 


What are managed SOC services?

Managed SOC services offer continuous, expert-driven monitoring and threat response. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill security tools—this is a full-fledged suite of tools and a roster of operators who live and breathe cybersecurity. 

At a high level, managed SOC services include: 

  • Threat detection and analysis 

  • Incident response and remediation support 

  • Security alerts

  • Real-time insights and compliance reporting 

  • Vulnerability management 


What is a managed SOC provider? 

A managed SOC provider delivers all of the above and more, plus the ability to scale as your business grows. It is often used as a supplement to an existing internal IT team. Typically catered to growing companies and MSPs, these providers offer protection that can evolve with changing infrastructures. They ensure that security operations remain proactive and efficient, providing constant monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, all while allowing your business to focus on its core operations.

What is a fully managed SOC provider?

A fully managed SOC provider is your best bet if you want a seasoned expert to take complete responsibility for your cybersecurity strategy and operations. Such a provider doesn’t just alert you about threats but acts on them on your behalf, handling: 

  • End-to-end incident response

  • Proactive threat hunting 

  • Advanced malware analysis 

  • Reports to internal leadership

  • And more

With a dedicated team actively monitoring your network 24/7, you gain peace of mind knowing that any potential threat is identified and mitigated quickly. This proactive approach minimizes the impact of cyberattacks and helps ensure that your organization’s sensitive data and assets remain secure.

What is a SOC company? 

The term “SOC company” is a broad term that can mean different things depending on the types of SOC-related services offered. From different toolsets to the degree of coverage, not all SOC companies provide fully managed solutions. Some might offer basic monitoring, while others provide advanced threat hunting and incident response. Before partnering with a SOC company, do your due diligence and make sure their solution fits your business’s specific needs.

Choosing the right SOC partner isn’t about flashy dashboards or buzzwords. It’s about finding a team to watch your six so you can focus on everything else, knowing you have proactive defense in place.





How Huntress fits the bill

At Huntress, we’ve walked a mile in your steel-toe boots. We built our managed SOC services to support everything from start-ups to legacy businesses and MSPs that need enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise price tag.

At Huntress, we believe that every company deserves enterprise-grade, people-powered cybersecurity protection. Whether you’re a small-to-midsize company or an MSP, we’ve got your back. 

Cybersecurity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity—and with Huntress at the helm, here’s what you get from us: 

  • A 24/7, human-led external SOC that investigates and responds to real threats

  • Managed EDR that cuts through the noise and flags what actually matters

  • Clear, no-fluff reporting that proves your value to clients or execs

  • Tools that grow with you, no matter your size


Our SOC is managed, battle-tested, and built to support your security goals, not slow them down.

Ready to take your cybersecurity to the next level? Let’s chat.



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