Security Operations Center (SOC)

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team — and often a physical facility — responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats around the clock. The SOC watches your security systems, investigates alerts, and takes action when threats are detected.

For many small and mid-size defense contractors, building an internal 24/7 SOC isn't practical. Managed SOC services (often called MDR — Managed Detection and Response) provide this capability through a third-party provider who monitors your systems and responds to threats on your behalf.