SOC Monitoring Services: What UAE Businesses Need to Know

A Security Operations Center provides 24/7 threat monitoring for your organization. Here's how UAE businesses can leverage SOC services for better security posture.

A Security Operations Center (SOC) provides continuous monitoring of an organization's security posture, detecting and responding to threats in real-time. For UAE businesses facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, 24/7 SOC monitoring is becoming essential — but building an in-house SOC is prohibitively expensive for most organizations.

In-House vs Managed SOC

Building an in-house SOC requires significant investment: SIEM platform (AED 500,000+), security analysts (AED 30,000-60,000 per analyst per month), 24/7 staffing (minimum 6-8 analysts), and ongoing training and tooling. Managed SOC services provide equivalent capabilities at a fraction of the cost by sharing infrastructure and expertise across multiple clients.

What a Good SOC Monitors

A comprehensive SOC monitors network traffic for anomalies, endpoint behavior for malware and unauthorized activity, cloud workload security events, email for phishing and BEC attempts, user behavior analytics for insider threats, and vulnerability scan results for emerging risks. Alerts are triaged by severity, with critical events triggering immediate response.

Evaluating SOC Providers for UAE

Look for providers with local presence (response times and data residency matter), relevant certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2), demonstrated experience in your industry, clear escalation procedures, and regular reporting. Ask about their threat intelligence sources and how they handle false positives.

Bayden operates a managed SOC service designed for UAE businesses, providing 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response. Our analysts understand the regional threat landscape and provide the expertise your organization needs to stay protected around the clock.