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Building Your Own SOC Is a Risk, Not a Strength. Here's Why
For years, the standard approach to enterprise security was clear: build your own Security Operations Center SOC. A centralized team, equipped with advanced tools and tight control over detection and response, was seen as the gold standard, a sign of security maturity. But the threat landscape has changed, and so have the demands on security teams. Today’s threats are faster, more complex, and constantly evolving, while the resources needed to build, staff, and maintain a high-performing in-house SOC have grown exponentially. The traditional model is no longer just expensive, it’s inflexible and increasingly risky. Internal SOCs struggle to scale, adapt, and retain talent, all while threats continue to accelerate. Relying solely on an in-house team creates blind spots, delays, and operational strain. In this new reality, resilience and agility matter more than ownership. It’s time to rethink the assumption that control requires building everything yourself.
Eldad Rudich
September 10, 2025