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Company size
SMB SOC Providers
Providers positioned for SMB buyers. Compare contract size, onboarding, support model, and response ownership.
18 providers
Arctic Wolf
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and guided response across your entire environment — endpoints, cloud, and identity
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service SOCaaS
Response Full SOC
Price ~$10/user/month
Huntress
24/7 managed endpoint protection, identity monitoring, and SIEM — human analysts investigate and respond to threats for you
SMB / MSP/MSSP · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Published and partner signals around $3-5/endpoint/month
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
Sophos MDR
24/7 threat monitoring and full incident response across your existing security tools — they work with what you already have
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$5-12/endpoint/month
Adlumin
A managed security operations platform that bundles SIEM-style log collection, behavioral analytics, response automation, and 24/7 MDR support.
Mid-Market / MSP/MSSP · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Quote-based, directional range $2K-$15K/month
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.
Barracuda Managed XDR
24/7 managed threat detection and response across email, endpoint, cloud, and network — with accessible pricing and fast deployment built for SMBs and MSPs
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$3-7/user/month
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.
Bitdefender MDR
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response across endpoints, cloud, identity, email, and network — with $1M breach warranty on the PLUS tier
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Around $7-15/endpoint/month
Blackpoint Cyber
24/7 threat detection and automatic response with unique network-level lateral movement detection — stops attackers before they spread
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$8-15/endpoint/month
Blumira
Automated threat detection with guided response playbooks — a cloud SIEM you can actually use without a dedicated security team
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service XDR
Response Investigate alerts
Price Free tier; paid plans around $12-$21/user/month
ConnectWise MDR
24/7 managed detection and response built specifically for MSPs — integrates directly into your RMM and ticketing systems
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Channel-only per-endpoint pricing with volume discounts. Contact ConnectWise for MSP partner pricing.
eSentire
24/7 multi-signal threat detection and full incident response across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and insider threats
Mid-Market / Enterprise · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$15-25/endpoint/month
Fortinet FortiGuard MDR
24/7 managed detection and response across endpoints, network, and OT environments — fully integrated with your existing Fortinet infrastructure
Enterprise / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price ~$3-8/endpoint/month
Netsurion
Co-managed security monitoring where your team and theirs share the same dashboard — 24/7 coverage without losing control
Mid-Market / SMB · Endpoints
Service Co‑managed SOC
Response Co‑managed SOC
Price ~$3,000-$5,000/month
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
Todyl
One platform that replaces your firewall, SIEM, EDR, and SOC — true convergence instead of bolting tools together
MSP/MSSP / SMB · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Contain threats
Price Channel-only tiered pricing: Essentials, Advanced, and Complete. Custom quotes through MSP partners.
UnderDefense
24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and active response from a dedicated security team — with transparent pricing and fast onboarding
SMB / Mid-Market · Endpoints
Service MDR
Response Full SOC
Price Published pricing on website. Flat-fee and per-endpoint options. Most SMBs pay $2K-$5K/month.
How to use this list
Do not assume
A provider can serve your market segment and still be too heavy, too light, or too platform-dependent for your team.
Ask before shortlisting
- Check minimum contract size, onboarding effort, and whether the support model fits your team.
- Ask what work your team must still do during deployment and incident handling.
- Confirm the provider has examples from companies close to your size and security maturity.
Category background
Small and medium-sized businesses are no longer too small to be targets — they are often specifically targeted because attackers know they have fewer defenses. Ransomware groups, phishing campaigns, and automated attacks increasingly focus on the SMB segment, where a single successful breach can be existential. SOC providers that serve SMBs make professional-grade security operations accessible and affordable for organizations that cannot justify a dedicated security team.
Why SMBs Need SOC Services
The data is clear: a significant percentage of cyberattacks target small and medium businesses, and the average cost of a breach can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars — enough to threaten the survival of a small company. Most SMBs lack any dedicated security staff, relying instead on IT generalists who manage security as one of many responsibilities. A SOC provider transforms this situation by adding continuous expert monitoring without the overhead of hiring specialized security personnel.
SMB-Focused Service Models
The best SMB SOC providers have redesigned the traditional managed security model for simplicity and affordability. This means automated onboarding with minimal configuration, pre-built integrations with common SMB technology stacks (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, popular firewalls), simplified dashboards that do not require security expertise to understand, and all-inclusive pricing that avoids surprise charges for data overages or additional log sources.
Getting Started with a SOC Provider
For SMBs evaluating SOC providers for the first time, start by identifying your most critical assets and compliance requirements. Many SMB-focused providers offer free assessments or trial periods that let you see the value before committing. Prioritize providers that assign a named contact or account manager — as a small business, you should not feel like just another ticket in a queue.
Questions
Can small businesses afford SOC services?
Yes. The market has evolved significantly, and many SOC providers now offer SMB-focused packages starting at $1,000-$5,000 per month. Some providers offer per-user or per-endpoint pricing that starts even lower. While not as comprehensive as enterprise services, these packages deliver essential 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response — far more effective than having no dedicated security operations at all.
What should an SMB look for in a SOC provider?
SMBs should prioritize simplicity, fast onboarding, transparent pricing, and essential coverage over feature breadth. Look for providers that can deploy in days rather than weeks, offer a single pane of glass for security visibility, include basic compliance reporting, and provide clear escalation paths that account for the fact that you may not have a dedicated security team to receive alerts.
Do SMBs really need 24/7 security monitoring?
Yes. Cyber threats do not operate on business hours, and SMBs are increasingly targeted precisely because attackers know they often lack after-hours monitoring. Ransomware, in particular, is frequently deployed during nights and weekends. A SOC provider that monitors your environment 24/7 significantly reduces the window of opportunity for attackers.