What exactly does an SOC do?

One Security Operations Center is the beating heart of your cyber defence. The SOC detects suspicious activity, analyses threats, responds to incidents and helps your business get back on track safely. And that 24/7, without interruptions. This requires not only smart software (SIEM, EDR, XDR...), but also people: security analysts, threat hunters and incident responders. Moreover, processes need to be watertight: who does what, when and how?

In-house SOC: the reality behind the dream

What's involved?

The idea of having your own SOC may seem interesting, but implementation requires a huge effort and a dedicated team. Consider:

• Recruiting security specialists (who are scarce and expensive)
• Building the right infrastructure
• Investing in the right tools and licences
• Ensuring 24/7 availability (including nights, weekends, holidays)
• Education, training and staying up-to-date with cyber threats
• Comply with regulations such as NIS 2

What does an in-house SOC really cost?

Those costs add up quickly. Think of a minimum of five security profiles, each with their own specialisations. On top of that come infrastructure, maintenance, training, software licences and management complexity. Even for larger companies, this is a hefty investment and even then you have no guarantee of effectiveness. Moreover, how do you keep those people motivated, alert, and up-to-date in an ever-changing threat landscape?

Why do companies choose VanRoey's managed SOC?

Our unique approach

At VanRoey, we deliberately do not opt for the ‘all vendors under one roof’ model. Instead, we have built in-depth expertise within a select number of strategic technologies, such as Fortinet, SentinelOne and Microsoft. For each of these platforms, we have a specialised expert permanently available. Thus, we guarantee not only a faster response, but also much deeper support.

• Our eyes, our hands: everything happens in-house, without outsourcing. Your security is too important to pass on.
• Immediate action: thanks to our knowledge and preparedness, we intervene as soon as we detect something. No waiting times, no escalations, but immediate response. A hacking attempt at 3am on Christmas Eve? VanRoey solves it!

Why you can't match this yourself

An internal IT department, however strong, cannot possibly specialise in dozens of tools ánd be available 24/7. Even large companies struggle with this. At VanRoey, you get:

• Uninterrupted monitoring by certified specialists
• Direct access to in-depth expertise
• Full NIS 2 compliance support
• A permanent point of contact who knows your area
• Invaluable peace of mind

And all at a price that your in-house simply cannot match.

Practical comparison

When is an in-house SOC relevant anyway?

Fair is fair: there are situations where an internal SOC is justified. Consider:

• Multinationals with thousands of employees and large budgets
• Organisations with extremely sensitive data or a specific compliance context

But even then, many opt for a hybrid model, with an external SOC taking over certain tasks.

Conclusion: It's hard to do it yourself (and you don't have to)

An in-house SOC sounds attractive, but it requires huge resources, knowledge and availability. For most companies, it is simply unrealistic to achieve this level of protection themselves.
With the managed SOC Of VanRoey you are sure:

• Immediate detection and response
• In-depth expertise by technology
• NIS 2 compliant operation
• A reliable, human team ready for you day and night

Why try everything yourself, when you can better and more economically outsource it to people who do nothing else but this?

Ready to strengthen your SOC approach?
Feel free to contact our experts. We will be happy to listen to your situation and together consider the best solution for your organisation.