Compliance need
SOC 2 Compliant Providers
23 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 monitoring of Forescout TDR detections, suspicious-entity triage, incident case investigation, impact classification, customer escalation, proactive threat hunting, log-source monitoring and containment or remediation guidance.
You still own Buying and operating the qualifying Forescout TDR subscription and sensors
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
24x7 MDR monitoring, investigation, false-positive reduction, alert resolution workflow, scoped response actions, coverage-gap visibility and SOC collaboration through CORR and MOBILESOC.
You still own Licensing, deploying and maintaining the EDR, SIEM, identity, cloud and other tools in scope
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 Dell SOC monitoring, threat investigation, threat hunting and pre-approved platform response for supported XDR environments
You still own Pre-approving which threat response actions Dell may take in the platform
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 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, 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 SOC monitoring, alert validation, investigation, exposure-informed prioritization, threat hunting, incident-response support, Rapid7 SIEM visibility, unlimited log ingestion in published packages, 13-month retention and configured Active Response containment.
You still own Scoping protected endpoints, servers, networks and third-party event sources
24/7 MDR that investigates supported security telemetry and can run response playbooks through existing tools
You still own Approving which response playbooks can run automatically
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
Binary Defense engineers and analysts help operate customer-owned SIEM, XDR and endpoint tools with 24/7 monitoring, detection tuning, alert triage, investigation, threat hunting context and response guidance.
You still own Owning and licensing the SIEM, XDR, EDR, identity and cloud tools in scope
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
GreyMatter connects to enterprise security tools, normalizes alerts, supports investigation and hunting, runs approved response playbooks and gives the buyer a shared operating surface with ReliaQuest analysts and engineers.
You still own Licensing and administering the SIEM, EDR, cloud, identity, email and network controls in scope
Hybrid or fully outsourced SOC operation with 24/7 monitoring, alert investigation, threat hunting, threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR enhancement, incident response leadership and detection improvement across agreed environments.
You still own Defining whether the engagement is hybrid, fully outsourced or limited to a specific SOC function
How to use this list
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- 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
SOC 2 compliance has become a de facto requirement for technology companies, SaaS providers, and any organization that handles customer data. Customers, partners, and investors increasingly demand SOC 2 Type II reports as proof that security controls are in place and operating effectively. SOC providers with SOC 2 expertise help organizations maintain continuous compliance by monitoring the controls that auditors evaluate, collecting evidence automatically, and supporting the audit process with ready-made documentation.
SOC 2 and Security Monitoring
The Security criterion — one of the five Trust Services Criteria — is the mandatory foundation of every SOC 2 audit. It requires organizations to demonstrate that they protect information and systems against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, and damage. Continuous security monitoring provided by a SOC provider directly satisfies many of the control objectives under this criterion, including intrusion detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and access monitoring.
Continuous Compliance vs. Point-in-Time Audits
SOC 2 Type II audits evaluate controls over a period of time (typically 6-12 months), not just at a single point. This means that gaps in monitoring coverage, missed incidents, or periods without active security operations will be visible to auditors. A SOC provider ensures continuous control operation and evidence collection throughout the audit period, eliminating the last-minute scramble that many organizations face when preparing for their SOC 2 examination.
Choosing a SOC 2-Aligned SOC Provider
When evaluating providers, start by verifying that the SOC provider holds their own SOC 2 Type II certification — this demonstrates that they practice what they preach. Assess their ability to map monitoring activities to Trust Services Criteria, the quality and accessibility of their compliance reporting, and their experience supporting clients through SOC 2 audits. The best providers integrate compliance evidence collection into their daily operations, making audit preparation a routine exercise rather than an annual crisis.