Managed SOC vs. In-House Security: A Cost Comparison for SMBs

The True Cost of In-House Security

Building an in-house Security Operations Centre requires significant investment:

| Cost Component | Annual Estimate | |---|---| | Security Analysts (3 minimum for 24/7) | £180,000 - £300,000 | | SIEM Platform Licensing | £50,000 - £150,000 | | Threat Intelligence Feeds | £20,000 - £50,000 | | Training & Certifications | £15,000 - £30,000 | | Infrastructure & Tools | £30,000 - £80,000 | | Total | £295,000 - £610,000 |

The Managed SOC Alternative

A managed AI SOC from Gridisys starts at €499/month — delivering 24/7 monitoring with AI SOC Hunters and human analysts at a fraction of the cost.

What You Get

• AI-powered event processing — every sign-in monitored in near real time
• Human analyst verification — no false positive fatigue
• Microsoft Entra & Google Workspace integration — setup in under 24 hours
• Monthly reporting — clear visibility into your security posture
• No infrastructure costs — everything runs in the cloud

The Bottom Line

For SMBs, a managed AI SOC isn't just more affordable — it's often more effective. AI processes events at speeds no human team can match, while dedicated analysts bring the judgment that pure automation lacks.