Use it when
Use this list when a framework requirement affects your SOC provider shortlist.
Compliance need
HITRUST-Certified SOC Providers
Providers indicating HITRUST support. Confirm evidence, retention, data location, and reporting.
12 providers
CrowdStrike Falcon Complete
24/7 threat detection, investigation, and full remote remediation — they find threats and eliminate them without you lifting a finger
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Around $15-25/endpoint/month plus Falcon licensing
Microsoft Defender Experts
24/7 threat hunting and managed response natively built into the Microsoft security stack — no additional tools or agents needed
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service XDR
Response Contain threats
Price Per-user/month pricing. Requires 1,500-seat minimum. Defender Experts Suite bundles MXDR + IR + advisory.
Red Canary
24/7 threat detection and response layered on top of your existing EDR — expert analysts and automation operationalize your security tools
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$100-120/endpoint/year
Alert Logic
24/7 threat detection with built-in web application firewall and vulnerability scanning — comprehensive cloud-first security monitoring
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Investigate alerts
Price Three tiers: Essentials, Professional, Enterprise. Per-host pricing with custom quotes.
AT&T Cybersecurity
24/7 security monitoring and detection through a unified platform — with built-in threat intelligence from one of the largest open threat sharing communities
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MSSP
Response Investigate alerts
Price $1,695/year (USM Anywhere)
Cyderes
24/7 security operations with identity-first detection — specialized in catching account takeovers and identity-based attacks that other MDRs miss
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Fixed per-employee pricing — costs don't increase as you add more data sources or telemetry. Contact for quote.
IBM Security
24/7 global security operations from one of the world's largest security teams — monitoring, detection, response, and strategic consulting
Enterprise / Government · Endpoints
Service MSSP
Response Co‑managed SOC
Price Enterprise custom pricing. QRadar on Cloud starts ~$800/month. Full managed services priced per organization.
LevelBlue
24/7 managed security monitoring, threat detection, and response through a unified platform — with deep compliance support and FedRAMP authorization for government workloads
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MSSP
Response Contain threats
Price Custom per-asset pricing based on environment size and service tier. Mid-market deployments typically run $8K-$25K/month; enterprise engagements range from $25K-$75K/month.
NTT Security
24/7 global security operations from one of the world's largest IT services companies — monitoring, detection, and incident response at massive scale
Enterprise / Government · Endpoints
Service MSSP
Response Contain threats
Price Custom enterprise pricing based on organization size and services. Contact for quote.
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
24/7 threat detection, hunting, and full incident response powered by one of the world's largest threat research teams
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$80/endpoint/year (Cortex XDR Pro)
Rapid7 MDR
24/7 threat detection and response bundled with unlimited vulnerability management — detect threats and fix the weaknesses they exploit
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$17/asset/month
ReliaQuest
A force-multiplier for your existing security team — AI and analysts that make your current tools work better together and respond faster
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service Co‑managed SOC
Response Co‑managed SOC
Price Enterprise custom pricing. Average engagements around $170K/year. Large enterprises can exceed $1M/year.
How to use this list
Do not assume
Compliance support is not the same as audit readiness for your exact environment, evidence needs, or data location.
Ask before shortlisting
- Ask for the actual evidence package, not just the compliance logo.
- Confirm data processing locations, retention, and audit-ready reporting.
- Check whether the provider can support your framework without a custom services project.
Category background
HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) has become the benchmark certification for organizations that need to demonstrate rigorous, independently validated security controls — particularly in healthcare, financial services, and any industry handling sensitive data. Unlike self-attestation frameworks, HITRUST requires third-party validation through authorized external assessors, making a HITRUST-certified SOC provider one of the strongest signals of operational security maturity you can find.
Why HITRUST Certification Matters for SOC Providers
HITRUST CSF consolidates and harmonizes requirements from over 40 authoritative sources including HIPAA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and COBIT. A SOC provider that has achieved HITRUST r2 certification has demonstrated compliance with hundreds of controls spanning access management, encryption, incident response, business continuity, vulnerability management, and third-party risk — all validated by an independent assessor. This gives organizations confidence that the provider’s security operations are not built on self-reported compliance claims but have withstood external scrutiny.
What to Verify When Evaluating HITRUST-Certified SOC Providers
Not all HITRUST certifications are equal. Confirm the provider holds a current r2 validated assessment (not just an e1 or readiness assessment), verify the certification scope covers the SOC services you are purchasing, and ask for the certification letter or MyCSF portal reference. Also review whether their HITRUST certification scope includes the specific technology platforms and data handling processes relevant to your engagement — a provider may be HITRUST-certified for one product line but not another.
HITRUST and Your Compliance Inheritance Strategy
One of the most practical benefits of working with a HITRUST-certified SOC provider is control inheritance. When your own organization undergoes a HITRUST assessment, controls managed by a certified service provider can be inherited rather than re-assessed, reducing your assessment scope, cost, and timeline. The best providers make this easy by providing inheritance documentation, control mapping to your specific HITRUST assessment scope, and direct support for your external assessor during the validation process.
Questions
What is HITRUST CSF and why does it matter for SOC selection?
HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is a certifiable security framework that harmonizes requirements from HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other standards into a single comprehensive control set. Choosing a HITRUST-certified SOC provider means their security operations have been independently validated against one of the most rigorous assessment programs in the industry — giving you assurance that their monitoring, data handling, and incident response processes meet the highest bar for healthcare and regulated industries.
What is the difference between HITRUST r2 and e1 assessments for SOC providers?
HITRUST offers multiple assessment types. The r2 (risk-based, 2-year) validated assessment is the gold standard — it involves a thorough evaluation of 300+ controls by an authorized external assessor and results in a HITRUST certification valid for two years. The e1 (essentials, 1-year) assessment covers a smaller set of foundational controls and is designed for lower-risk organizations. When evaluating SOC providers, look for r2 certification, as it demonstrates the most comprehensive validation of their security and compliance controls.
How does a HITRUST-certified SOC provider support my own HITRUST assessment?
A HITRUST-certified SOC provider can significantly reduce the compliance burden on your organization. Their certification means the security operations controls they manage on your behalf have already been validated, which you can inherit or reference during your own assessment. They typically provide compliance-ready reporting mapped to HITRUST control categories, evidence packages for assessors, and continuous monitoring that demonstrates ongoing compliance — not just point-in-time audit readiness.