Own SOC vs. NovaMDR™

What Does a Security Operations Center Really Cost?

Most organizations know they need 24/7 security monitoring. Few realize what it actually costs to build and operate an internal SOC.

Use our calculator to estimate the true cost of staffing, technology, and operations and see how NovaMDR™ compares.

24/7 Monitoring

GER-based SOC & data centre

German, English & Italian CSM

Designed for SMEs

Fast Deployment

Most companies underestimate the cost of cybersecurity operations

The hidden cost of building a SOC

When organizations think about building a Security Operations Center, they usually focus on hiring security analysts.

However, staffing is only one part of the equation. A modern SOC also requires:

These costs quickly add up, making an internal SOC significantly more expensive than expected.

ROI Calculator

Discover your actual SOC investment

Our calculator provides an estimate based on common SOC operational requirements and industry benchmarks.

Calculate your security costs: In-house SOC vs. NovaMDR™

Setting up and maintaining an in-house security team can be both complex and costly.
You can find out just how expensive it can be and how much you can save with MDR in just a few clicks here.

MDR ROI Calculator

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  • Greater than 2,500
  • Healthcare
  • Financial
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy
  • Industrial
  • Technology
  • Professional services
  • Transportation
  • Communications
  • Consumer
  • Education
  • Research
  • Entertainment
  • Media
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Public sector

Security Experts HR Cost

Compensation plus corporate costs per security expert and a minimum of 8 personnel for 24/7 coverage

Excludes costs for specialized security experts that perform staff management, incident response, threat intelligence research, malware analysis and reverse engineering, and more.

per year

Price based on the employees (business size) per year in EUROs

TEAM

€ 0

Technology and Infrastructure

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System

Invest in a SIEM solution for real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Tools:
Implement EDR tools for continuous monitoring and response to advanced threats.

Threat Intelligence Platforms
Utilize threat intelligence to gather insights about emerging threats and adversary tactics.

Firewalls
Deploy these technologies to protect your network and endpoints from malicious activities.

per year

TECHNOLOGY

€ 0

ENDPOINT

€ 0

THREAT

€ 0

FIREWALLS

€ 0

Operational Costs

Resource Management

Regular Assessments

Compliance and Governance

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Develop Incident Response Plans

Culture and Awareness

per year

OPERATIONAL

€ 17,100

TOTAL IN-HOUSE COSTS

Estimated cost of building your SOC team in-house.

per year

TOTAL DIY

€ 0

NovaMDRTM Pricing

Approximate cost of NovaMDRTM based on the number of endpoints

per year

Cost of a Breach

The Average Cost of a Data Breach (based on data from IBM’s – The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 report)

per year

€ 0M

Aftermath

What your results mean

If the projected cost of an in-house SOC exceeds the investment required for NovaMDR™, outsourcing your security operations may be the more effective business decision.

Instead of building an entire security operation from scratch, you gain immediate access to:

All without the complexity of recruiting, training, and retaining a dedicated security team.

Why you should choose NovaMDR™

Why MDR is often the smarter financial decision

Building an internal Security Operations Center requires significant investment in people, technology, and ongoing operations.

With Managed Detection & Response, these costs are shared across a dedicated security team, allowing organizations to access enterprise-grade security capabilities at a fraction of the cost.

Instead of paying for this...

...you gain access to this

Your next steps

Your calculator results are only the beginning.

Speak with one of our cybersecurity specialists to receive a tailored assessment of your environment and understand how NovaMDR™ can help you achieve stronger security outcomes at a lower operational cost.

What you'll get

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