SOC-as-a-Service: Proactive Security for Enterprises

Every minute of downtime creates more than a technical disruption; it drains revenue, damages reputation, and weakens market confidence. Gartner estimates that downtime costs enterprises up to USD 5,600 per minute. IBM further reports that a single data breach drains an average of USD 4.24 million and requires 277 days for organizations to resolve. 

In this context, business leaders increasingly treat cybersecurity as a strategic investment rather than a discretionary expense. Many organizations turn to SOC-as-a-Service (Security Operations Center as a Service) as a proactive model that helps them optimize costs, reduce risks, and strengthen business continuity. 

What is SOC-as-a-Service? 

SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) is a managed Security Operations Center (SOC) delivered by an external provider. Instead of making costly investments to build an in-house SOC, businesses can leverage the provider’s infrastructure, advanced technologies, and dedicated security experts. 

Designed with a proactive security approach, SOC-as-a-Service enables organizations to maintain continuous protection at an optimized cost. More importantly, it ensures that businesses remain safeguarded against the latest and most sophisticated threats. 

The Risks of Operating Without a SOC 

In reality, most organizations have never built a Security Operations Center (SOC) to continuously monitor their IT environment. This leaves them exposed to significant risks as their infrastructure grows more complex. 

Rising data volumes and evolving threats 

With the shift to multi-cloud environments and the rapid expansion of IoT, the volume of data requiring monitoring has increased exponentially. Without a SOC, businesses lack the tools and skilled personnel to monitor, analyze, and alert in real time. Meanwhile, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, and relying solely on firewalls or isolated security tools is no longer sufficient to detect and respond effectively. 

Without a SOC, businesses easily miss early warning signals and become prime targets for cyberattacks. 

Shortage of Qualified IT Talent 

For many businesses in Vietnam, the biggest barrier to building a SOC is human resources. According to Kaspersky, more than 40% of global enterprises struggle to hire cybersecurity specialists. In Vietnam, there is a shortage of 150,000–200,000 IT engineers every year, making it nearly impossible to maintain a dedicated 24/7 monitoring team. Without a SOC, organizations lack round-the-clock detection and incident response, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks. 

High Costs, Limited Returns  

Another reason most companies operate without a SOC is the high cost of setup. Running an internal SOC requires major investments in monitoring centers, SIEM software, storage, and 24/7 staff. For the majority of medium and large enterprises, this level of investment is unrealistic, leading them to accept the risks of operating without adequate defenses. 

Lack of Adaptability  

As IT infrastructures evolve rapidly with hybrid cloud, SaaS, and distributed systems, the absence of a SOC means organizations lack the flexibility to update or scale their monitoring capabilities. Instead, they rely on fragmented tools that cannot deliver proactive or integrated protection. 

All these factors show that operating without a SOC leaves businesses exposed to serious risks in the digital environment. To remain resilient, enterprises need SOC-as-a-Service - a model that combines flexibility with cost efficiency while ensuring continuous monitoring and effective incident response. 

Comparing the Cost and Effectiveness of Having No SOC vs. SOC-as-a-Service 

In practice, most organizations today operate without a Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor and respond to cyber threats. This leaves their IT systems in a reactive state, exposed to growing risks. When considering how to strengthen security, businesses typically face two options: make a significant investment to build an in-house SOC from scratch, or adopt SOC-as-a-Service for immediate and cost-effective protection.

Comparison of having no SOC and SOC-as-a-Service 

The key distinction of operating without a SOC is that organizations lack visibility into potential cyber risks. In contrast, SOC-as-a-Service delivers comprehensive, proactive protection, enabling organizations to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. 

To explore why proactive security is critical and how it operates in practice, see the full article: Proactive SOC: The Shield for Continuous Business Operations. 

Strategic Benefits for Enterprises 

Deploying a proactive security system not only mitigates risks but also creates long-term strategic value. This explains why SOC-as-a-Service has become the preferred choice for many enterprises, as it addresses cost efficiency while strengthening competitive advantage.

• 24/7/365 Continuous Protection: Actively detects potential threats and responds at the earliest stage, preventing incidents from escalating and disrupting production lines, data centers, or critical business systems. 

• Enhanced Resilience to Disruptions: A proactive SOC enables rapid response while minimizing impact through automated response strategies and redundant systems. 

• Optimized IT Resources: Security experts handle log monitoring, event analysis, and incident response, allowing IT managers to focus on infrastructure strategy. 

• Reduced Risk and Financial Loss: Early detection and intervention lower remediation costs and prevent severe consequences such as data breaches or reputational crises. 

• Improved Compliance and Reporting: Ensures alignment with international standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and local regulations. Proactive SOC reporting also equips enterprises to meet regulatory and audit requirements with ease. 

• Competitive Advantage: Enterprises with reliable, secure operations gain stronger leverage in negotiations and partnerships with global stakeholders. 

SOC-as-a-Service empowers enterprises with long-term competitive advantage 

SOC-as-a-Service not only enables enterprises to shift from reactive to proactive security but also transforms cyber defense into a sustainable competitive advantage. By staying ahead of threats, organizations can safeguard their systems comprehensively and ensure uninterrupted business operations. 

SOC-as-a-Service Solution from NetNam 

With more than 30 years of experience in ICT, NetNam has become a trusted partner for multinational corporations. SOC-as-a-Service is a cornerstone of NetNam’s Managed Services Provider (MSP) ecosystem, helping enterprises maintain stable IT infrastructure while strengthening proactive defense against cyber threats. 

NetNam’s SOC-as-a-Service supports enterprises with: 

• Real-time monitoring: Detecting anomalies in logs, user behavior, and network traffic. 

• Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing: Regular assessments with diverse attack scenarios. 

• Incident response: A seasoned team available 24/7/365 to resolve issues quickly and effectively. 

• Comprehensive integration: Combining IT infrastructure management (MISP) with advanced security solutions for seamless defense. 

• Ongoing reporting and optimization: Delivering detailed reports and actionable recommendations to continuously enhance security posture. 

SOC-as-a-Service: A Strategic Investment for Sustainable Growth 

As enterprises grow increasingly dependent on data and digital infrastructure, cybersecurity has evolved from a support cost into a strategic investment. SOC-as-a-Service offers a proactive and flexible approach that protects digital assets, minimizes risk, and ensures sustainable growth. 

With proven expertise and capabilities, NetNam stands ready to be your trusted partner in building a resilient cybersecurity shield. 

Contact NetNam: 

• Hotline: 1900 1586 

• Email: support@netnam.vn 

• Website: www.netnam.com