MDR

2 articles tagged MDR.

Guide15 September 2026

What is a managed SOC, and what does SOC as a service cost in the UK?

A managed SOC is a security operations centre you subscribe to rather than build. Here is what you are actually buying, what it costs in the UK compared with building your own, how the market prices it, and how to choose a provider you will not regret a year later.

Peter Bassill13 min read · 33 reads

Insights17 February 2026

What Should a Board Expect from a Modern SOC Provider?

Cyber security has moved from the server room to the boardroom. Regulators, insurers, and shareholders now expect boards to demonstrate active oversight of cyber risk — and for most organisations, that means understanding what their Security Operations Centre provider is actually delivering. This article sets out the ten areas every board should scrutinise when evaluating a modern SOC provider, from detection engineering and threat intelligence to transparent reporting, compliance alignment, and measurable outcomes.

Peter Bassill16 min read · 7 reads