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Buyer need
Providers That Work With Your Existing Tools
Providers matching this buyer need. Compare ownership, operating model, integrations, regions, and pricing signals.
6 providers
Expel
24/7 threat detection and automated response across your existing security tools — with full transparency into every action taken
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Custom per-asset pricing based on integrations and environment size. Not publicly listed — request a quote.
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
Binary Defense
24/7 threat detection and response from offensive security experts — using your existing SIEM and tools without vendor lock-in
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service SOCaaS
Response Full SOC
Price Custom pricing based on environment size. Mid-market focused — contact for quote.
Critical Start
24/7 threat detection and response that resolves every single alert — no alert fatigue, no ignored warnings, every signal gets triaged
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Custom tiered pricing based on environment complexity. Not publicly listed — contact for quote.
Deepwatch
24/7 managed detection and response on top of your existing SIEM — a dedicated team of analysts that knows your environment
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Investigate alerts
Price Custom enterprise pricing based on environment size and SIEM platform. Average annual contracts around $220K/year.
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
Response can mean advice, remote containment, or full incident handling. Confirm the exact handoff before shortlisting.
Ask before shortlisting
- Confirm what the provider owns after an alert and what still stays with your team.
- Ask which response actions are pre-approved and which need your approval.
- Check how incidents are escalated when your team is offline.
Category background
These SOC providers are designed to integrate with the security tools you already own. Instead of replacing your existing CrowdStrike, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, or other investments, they plug in and layer expert analysts, automation, and detection logic on top.
Why Choose a Vendor-Agnostic Provider
If your organization has already invested in security technology, you don’t want to throw that away. These providers maximize the value of your existing stack by adding the human expertise and 24/7 monitoring that turns tools into actual security outcomes. They also avoid vendor lock-in — if you decide to switch MDR providers later, your underlying tools stay the same.
What to Look For
When evaluating vendor-agnostic providers, check the breadth and depth of their integrations. Some support 50 tools, others support 200+. Also look at how deeply they integrate — a shallow integration might only ingest alerts, while a deep integration can take response actions through your existing tools’ native capabilities.
Questions
What does "works with your existing tools" mean?
These providers don't require you to buy their proprietary security platform. Instead, they integrate with the SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and identity tools you already own — like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, or Microsoft Sentinel — and layer their analyst expertise and automation on top.
Why would I choose this over a provider that brings their own platform?
If you've already invested in security tools (EDR, SIEM, firewall, etc.), a vendor-agnostic provider lets you get more value from those investments rather than paying for redundant technology. This approach avoids vendor lock-in and makes it easier to switch providers in the future.
Can these providers work with any security tool?
Most vendor-agnostic providers support the major platforms — CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and Palo Alto Networks are nearly universal. Some support 100-200+ integrations across EDR, SIEM, cloud, identity, and email platforms. Check each provider's integration list for your specific tools.