Calculate the Total Cost of Comprehensive Coverage

How many analysts are dedicated to monitoring your security alerts per day?​

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How many total employees in your organization?

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How many security devices, servers, laptops, desktops, tablets, Windows, Linux, and MAC devices in your environment will be monitored by the SOC?

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Which of these prevention technologies are you currently utilizing?

Full cost per analyst (salary, bonus, benefits, onboarding) Salary based on SOC distribution of tier 1, 2, and 3 security analysts. Average salaries may vary based on geography.

SOC Manager Salary Average salaries may vary based on geography.

Annual training cost per headcount (certifications, travel, conferences)

Annual analyst turnover Average analyst turnover may vary between 15% - 50%.

Cost to hire an employee

Number of alerts an analyst can handle per day High alert volumes can reduce the quality of analysis and contribute to burnout.

Weekly alerts requiring triage per tool/user A % of lower severity alerts do not require immediate SOC investigation.

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The Total Costs of a 24x7 Do-It-Yourself SOC:

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Total approximate annual cost of the personnel needed to provide comprehensive coverage​

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Total number of analysts required to provide comprehensive coverage

Want more information? Complete the form below to see the complete results of the TCO Calculator and download more great information.​

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Your Total Cost of Ownership Results
for Building an In-house DIY SOC

Security leaders at mid-size or small enterprises often underestimate the cost and heavy lift of building and maintaining a "Do It Yourself" (DIY) security operations center (SOC). Knowing these costs — and understanding the time it takes to build and experience an effective ROI — will help you decide if building your own SOC is the best decision for your business.

The results below are on the information you input into Fortra's Alert Logic Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator. Take a look at these numbers for developing an in-house SOC as compared to partnering with Fortra's Alert Logic Managed Detection and Response® (MDR), a 24/7 monitoring and threat investigation solution.

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TCO Calculator Estimate* for Your In-house DIY SOC

PEOPLE

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PROCESS​

Addressing Cybersecurity compliance program requirements:

  • This may include adoption of/adherence to SOC2 Type 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, CIS Benchmark, NIST Framework, CCPA/CPRA, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and ISO-27001

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TECHNOLOGY (TOOLS)​

May include but not limited to the following:​

  • SOC management tools: ITSM
  • Datacenter/On-Premises Management, Maintenance and Mitigation Platform: SIEM, EDT/EPP, XDR, SOAR
  • Cloud Management, Maintenance and Mitigation Platform: CSPM, CNAPP, CWPP, CIEM, CASB
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform: CTI

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OPERATING EXPENSES​**

Annual software maintenance/support, floorspace, electricity, employee upskill, internet/WAN, hardware maintenance/support, and cloud services costs.​

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TOTAL "DO IT YOURSELF" SOC COSTS​

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  • * This serves as an estimate only and does not reflect final costs. Actual costs will vary based on the specific organization's requirements.
  • ** Based on 25% of the total cost for people, process, and technology.

Thinking twice about a DIY in-house SOC?

You've reviewed the numbers … having second thoughts on building your own SOC?

Now that you've seen what it would cost your business to build your own security operations center, it would come as no surprise if you're thinking twice about going down that path. While many organizations think the only way to get the security services they need is by building their own SOC, they quickly realize that there's a better way to get comprehensive security coverage.

Fortra's Alert Logic MDR works across public cloud, hybrid environments, and on-premises to provide vital information on your security posture and detect threats 24/7. With Alert Logic MDR, you decide on the most appropriate level of protection for each of your assets ensuring you achieve your desired security outcome with the right coverage at the best possible cost for your business.

What you can expect with Alert Logic MDR:

  • ▸ A managed security solution that delivers the outcomes your organization demands
  • ▸ An award-winning platform, innovative threat intelligence, and expert defenders working together for you
  • ▸ 24/7 security operations and expert remediation advice
  • ▸ Flexible coverage tailored to your individual business needs
  • ▸ Simple pricing with a lower total cost than assembling and operating an in-house SOC

Ready to get started securing your business with Alert Logic MDR®?

Now that you've downloaded your results, an Alert Logic Cybersecurity Sales Specialist will connect with you to set up a demo of the platform, answer any questions you have, provide more information, and work to get you a customized quote designed specifically for your organization's security needs.

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