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Data last verified: January 2026
Best SOC Services Vendors (How to Choose)
Shortlist vendors with the right certifications, reporting, and scope alignment. Avoid low-quality bids and normalize pricing across proposals.
Certifications: SOC 2 Type IIKey buyers: CISO, IT Director, VP Operations
Coverage hours: 8x5 vs 24x7
Technology: SIEM, EDR, NDR integration
Staffing: Dedicated vs shared analysts
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
RFP essentials
Ask for sample reports tailored to your compliance drivers.
Confirm SLAs, retest policy, and remediation support.
Normalize scope: assets, timelines, evidence mapping.
Red flags
No 24/7 option available
Shared analysts across too many clients
FAQs
What certifications should SOC vendors have?
SOC 2 Type II
How do I compare pricing for SOC?
Align scope, delivery model, and reporting to your compliance drivers to normalize quotes.
What questions should I ask?
Ask about experience in your industry, retest policy, SLAs, and sample reports tailored to SOC.
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