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Last update: 2 Jul 2026
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MSSP vs MDR vs SOCaaS

Compare the three service models by provider ownership, response scope, and buyer fit.

Managed SOC vs MDR

Clarify when you need a full SOC operating partner rather than only detection and response.

MSSP vs Managed SOC

Separate managed security monitoring from broader SOC operation.

SIEM vs Managed SIEM vs MDR

Understand the difference between a platform, an operated SIEM, and a response service.

Fundamentals

What is a SOC provider?

What SOC providers do, where monitoring ends, and what buyers usually still need to own.

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