Compliance need
PCI-DSS Compliant SOC Providers
14 providers
Cloud SIEM detection rules, security signals, notifications, cases, dashboards, threat intelligence context and workflow hooks inside Datadog
You still own Triage, investigation and response decisions after Datadog creates a signal
24/7 MDR over Alert Logic's own platform, with exposure management, log collection, SOC triage and optional Managed WAF coverage
You still own Remediation and incident-response work unless an automated response workflow or partner service is explicitly configured
24/7 MDR through Arctic Wolf's Aurora platform, Concierge Security Team guidance and supported Active Response containment workflows
You still own Choosing the MDR bundle, Concierge tier, add-ons, warranty eligibility and retention scope
24/7 SOC investigation, threat hunting, reporting and pre-approved containment through Bitdefender GravityZone
You still own Choosing the MDR or MDR PLUS scope and enabling the required GravityZone coverage
Managed detections, cloud SIEM visibility, guided findings and edition-based containment actions in Blumira's own platform
You still own Connecting cloud, identity, endpoint, firewall and SaaS sources and keeping permissions current
24/7 triage, managed threat hunting and remote containment by CrowdStrike on the Falcon platform
You still own Deploying and maintaining required Falcon modules
24/7 MDR monitoring, threat hunting, alert validation, investigation, multi-signal correlation, containment actions, incident handling and reporting through eSentire Atlas XDR and eSentire's SOC team.
You still own Granting and maintaining access to endpoint, identity, cloud, email, SIEM and network tools that eSentire is expected to monitor or use for response
24/7 SOC monitoring, analyst investigation, Workbench visibility, cross-product correlation, remediation recommendations and pre-approved auto-remediation through supported tools.
You still own Maintaining and licensing the endpoint, identity, cloud, email, SaaS, network and SIEM tools in scope
24/7 managed detection, triage, investigation and contracted response through Orange Cyberdefense CyberSOCs, Core Fusion and supported EDR, NDR, SIEM, cloud and OT telemetry
You still own Connecting and maintaining agreed endpoint, network, cloud, identity, SIEM and OT telemetry sources
24/7 managed detection, investigation, threat hunting and response through Sophos Central and supported integrations
You still own Selecting Collaborate, Authorize or Notify Only response mode
A co-managed security operations platform that combines SIEM-style log collection, UEBA, SOAR automation, compliance reporting and 24/7 MDR support
You still own Connecting the right data sources and validating what each source is used for
Co-managed Open XDR with managed SIEM, 24/7 SOC monitoring, workflow automation, threat hunting, log retention, compliance reporting and package-dependent endpoint, vulnerability and incident-support options.
You still own Choosing which endpoints, cloud services, identity systems, network tools and SaaS sources are in scope
24/7 SOC monitoring, analyst investigation, hosted or customer-owned SIEM operations, threat hunting, case management, guided remediation and optional Active Defense containment across supported tools.
You still own Choosing and licensing the SIEM, EDR, identity, cloud and ticketing tools in scope
24/7 MXDR over Todyl's managed SIEM and security stack, with transparent cases, live analyst access and a dedicated DRAM
You still own Selecting the Todyl package and deciding which modules, tenants and data sources are in scope
How to use this list
Use it when
- Use this list when a framework requirement affects your SOC provider shortlist.
Do not assume
- Compliance support is not the same as audit readiness for your exact environment, evidence needs, or data location.
Ask before shortlisting
- Ask for the actual evidence package, not just the compliance logo.
- Confirm data processing locations, retention, and audit-ready reporting.
- Check whether the provider can support your framework without a custom services project.
Category background
PCI-DSS compliance is a critical requirement for any organization that processes, stores, or transmits payment card data — and the security monitoring mandated by the standard is a core function of SOC providers. PCI-DSS compliant SOC providers understand the specific requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and build their monitoring, logging, and reporting capabilities around these requirements, making compliance a natural output of effective security operations.
PCI-DSS Monitoring Requirements
PCI-DSS places specific demands on security monitoring that go beyond general best practices. Requirement 10 mandates logging and daily log review for all system components in the cardholder data environment. Requirement 11 requires ongoing monitoring for unauthorized wireless access points, intrusion detection, and file integrity monitoring. PCI-focused SOC providers implement monitoring that directly satisfies these requirements, with reporting that maps findings to specific PCI controls for straightforward audit documentation.
PCI-DSS 4.0 Implications
The transition to PCI-DSS 4.0 has raised the bar for security monitoring. The updated standard emphasizes continuous monitoring over periodic assessments, requires targeted risk analysis for customized security approaches, and introduces new requirements for detecting failures of critical security controls. SOC providers that have updated their services for PCI-DSS 4.0 deliver measurably better protection for cardholder data environments while simplifying compliance with the new standard.
Selecting a PCI-DSS Compliant SOC Provider
When evaluating SOC providers for PCI-DSS environments, request their Attestation of Compliance (AOC) to verify their own PCI status. Assess how their monitoring maps to specific PCI requirements, review their log retention capabilities (PCI requires at least 12 months of log history, with 3 months immediately available), and confirm they can support QSA assessments with the documentation and evidence your auditor will require. The best PCI-focused providers reduce your compliance burden rather than adding to it.