GUIDE
Your Guide to: Selecting an In-house GSOC vs. a GSOC-as-a-Service
How to ask the right questions, determine the best fit, and choose technology that empowers teams.
This guide covers:
- The roles and functions of a global security operations center (GSOC)
- The differences between an in-house and outsourced GSOC (and what a hybrid model looks like)
- How to approach the decision to build a GSOC or outsource one
- Questions to ask GSOC-as-a-Service (GSOCaaS) vendors
- Sourcing components of an internal GSOC (and technology considerations to make during development)
Making the decision to build a GSOC or use an external GSOC provider depends on various factors such as the organization’s size, budget, industry, regulatory requirements, and specific security needs. In the typical consultant's answer, what’s best for your organization 'depends' on taking a holistic approach to building your security program and being able to look ahead to see what it might look like in the future.