Company size
SMB SOC Providers
16 providers
Continuous compromise monitoring from network metadata with incident context, playbooks and buyer-configured response integrations
You still own Deciding which automated response policies and integrations are allowed
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 Managed XDR across selected Barracuda and third-party security controls, with SOC triage and scope-dependent automated response
You still own Confirming which XDR modules are included and which assets, users or devices are covered
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
24/7 managed detection and response through Blackpoint's CompassOne platform, with SOC investigation, endpoint and cloud coverage, active containment, MSP workflow integrations and optional posture, logging and application-control modules.
You still own Deploying and maintaining agents, cloud connectors and supported integrations
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 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 MDR over Field Effect's endpoint, cloud and network telemetry, with AROs and policy-bound active response
You still own Choosing the Active Response policy and excluding critical systems where downtime risk matters
Managed endpoint, identity, and SIEM monitoring with human SOC investigation, incident reports, and supported containment actions inside the Huntress platform.
You still own Deploying agents and configuring Microsoft 365, SIEM, PSA, and ticketing integrations
24/7 SOC monitoring, analyst investigation, phone or email escalation and covered containment actions for licensed endpoints, Microsoft 365 and firewall signals
You still own Licensing every endpoint and Microsoft 365 account that needs MDR coverage
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 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
Outsourced SOC coverage with managed SIEM, MDR, threat hunting, triage and scoped containment across existing tools
You still own Approving response authority, escalation contacts and any actions that touch production systems
How to use this list
Use it when
- Use this list when provider fit depends on company size, budget floor, and internal security maturity.
Do not assume
- A provider can serve your market segment and still be too heavy, too light, or too platform-dependent for your team.
Ask before shortlisting
- Check minimum contract size, onboarding effort, and whether the support model fits your team.
- Ask what work your team must still do during deployment and incident handling.
- Confirm the provider has examples from companies close to your size and security maturity.
Category background
Small and medium-sized businesses are no longer too small to be targets — they are often specifically targeted because attackers know they have fewer defenses. Ransomware groups, phishing campaigns, and automated attacks increasingly focus on the SMB segment, where a single successful breach can be existential. SOC providers that serve SMBs make professional-grade security operations accessible and affordable for organizations that cannot justify a dedicated security team.
Why SMBs Need SOC Services
The data is clear: a significant percentage of cyberattacks target small and medium businesses, and the average cost of a breach can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars — enough to threaten the survival of a small company. Most SMBs lack any dedicated security staff, relying instead on IT generalists who manage security as one of many responsibilities. A SOC provider transforms this situation by adding continuous expert monitoring without the overhead of hiring specialized security personnel.
SMB-Focused Service Models
The best SMB SOC providers have redesigned the traditional managed security model for simplicity and affordability. This means automated onboarding with minimal configuration, pre-built integrations with common SMB technology stacks (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, popular firewalls), simplified dashboards that do not require security expertise to understand, and all-inclusive pricing that avoids surprise charges for data overages or additional log sources.
Getting Started with a SOC Provider
For SMBs evaluating SOC providers for the first time, start by identifying your most critical assets and compliance requirements. Many SMB-focused providers offer free assessments or trial periods that let you see the value before committing. Prioritize providers that assign a named contact or account manager — as a small business, you should not feel like just another ticket in a queue.