MSSP vs Managed SOC
Compare managed security services with broader SOC operating responsibility.
| Compare | MSSP | Managed SOC |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Manage security tools, monitoring, logs or controls. | Run or co-run the security operations workflow. |
| After an alert | May triage and escalate alerts or recommend actions. Some offers include response. | May own investigation, response playbooks and incident coordination within the agreed scope. |
| Useful when | You need outsourced monitoring or help managing security tools. | You need help running daily SOC operations. |
| Check first | Whether the service investigates threats or mainly forwards alerts. | Which operations and response actions the provider owns, and which remain with you. |
Before you choose
- What does the provider do after confirming a threat?
- Which actions need your approval, including outside business hours?
- Who owns detection tuning, reporting and the escalation process?