Kaspersky’s global survey shows a clear shift toward SOC outsourcing as cyberthreats grow more complex. Around 64% of companies plan to partially outsource their SOC, while 28% are ready to adopt a full SOC-as-a-Service model; only 7% will keep SOC fully in-house. Firms mainly outsource technical and operational tasks such as solution deployment, SOC design, and monitoring, often augmenting first- and second-line analysts. The top drivers are 24/7 protection, reduced internal workload, access to advanced security technologies, and compliance support, with cost savings being a secondary factor, a press release said.
“The trend towards outsourcing SOC functions, whether fully or partially, is primarily driven by the necessity for enhanced operational focus and strategic agility. By shifting routine and technical tasks externally, organizations are able to concentrate on high-value activities such as strategic decision-making and orchestrating responses to sophisticated threats. Moreover, this approach often results in considerable cost efficiencies, allowing for optimized resource allocation. Ultimately, this model transforms the SOC into a critical strategic capability, directly contributing to business continuity,” comments Sergey Soldatov, Head of Security Operations Center at Kaspersky.
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