What SOCSoter does

SOCSoter, Inc. is a US-based Managed Security Services Provider headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, that sells exclusively through the Managed Service Provider (MSP) channel rather than to end customers directly. Founded as a private company, SOCSoter enables MSPs to deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity to SMB and mid-market clients without building an internal security operations center, positioning itself as a "hybrid MSSP" with more flexibility and customization than pure-play vendors.

The company's core product is the MDR+ (Managed Detection and Response Plus) platform, a cloud-based, fully managed security stack that combines dual-layer endpoint protection, on-premise and Cloud SIEM with deep packet inspection and NetFlow analysis, cloud application monitoring (with native Microsoft 365 and Azure AD API integrations), real-time vulnerability management, and a proprietary Phishing Intelligence service backed by what the company describes as one of the largest and fastest-growing global phishing databases. All telemetry is consolidated through a centralized Partner Portal, which in November 2024 was upgraded into a Reporting Intelligence Platform providing customizable compliance-driven dashboards and MTTD/MTTR metrics. Operations are supported by a 24/7/365 US-based Security Operations Center staffed by certified analysts (CISSP, C|EH, GIAC, AWS) and veterans of the US Air Force, Army, NATO, and DoD, with all monitoring performed domestically rather than outsourced.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions to the MDR+ platform plus professional services (penetration testing packages, co-managed security, and compliance coaching for CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, GDPR, FINRA, FTC Safeguards, SWIFT CSCF, NYDFS, and ITAR), all delivered through MSP partners who resell or co-brand the offering. SOCSoter achieved CMMC-AB C3PAO Candidate Status in April 2022 and hosts workloads in AWS FedRAMP Moderate or GovCloud to support DoD contractor compliance, making the DoD defense industrial base a strategic vertical alongside its SMB and mid-market MSP-served base. The company has been recognized on MSSP Alert's Top MSSPs lists (No. 168 in 2021, No. 226 in 2022), in CRN's Channel Chiefs (2024) and Women of the Channel (2023), and by ASCII, ChannelPro, and CompTIA for partner engagement.

Name

SOCSoter

Legal name

SOCSoter, Inc.

Website

https://socsoter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOCSoter is a US-based managed security services provider that sells exclusively through the MSP channel, offering an MDR+ platform with SIEM, endpoint, cloud, vulnerability management, and CMMC compliance capabilities backed by a 24/7 US-based SOC, primarily serving SMB and DoD contractor end-clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• Managed detection response
• Threat intelligence platform
• Compliance management solutions
• Network security monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Detection and Response (MDR+) Services: Recurring monthly subscription for managed cybersecurity services including 24/7 SOC monitoring, SIEM, endpoint protection, cloud monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. All-in-one managed security platform with no long-term contracts required.
2. Professional Cybersecurity Services: Penetration testing (infrastructure, application, and authenticated testing packages), incident response planning and execution, compliance coaching (CMMC, regulatory), co-managed security services, and project management. Offered as one-time or project-based engagements alongside the MDR+ platform.
3. Compliance Services and Coaching: Gap assessments, risk assessments, POAM development, CMMC coaching, compliance configuration, and policy creation. Structured as coaching programs (e.g., 4 hours per month for 1 year) and expert consulting. Addresses 25% technology and 75% documentation needs for compliance.
4. Unlimited API Integrations (Cloud SIEM): All API integrations for cloud monitoring offered on an 'all-you-can-eat' basis for one low monthly price, including Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud integrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SOCSoter delivers a fully managed, cloud-based cybersecurity platform (MDR+) that combines endpoint protection, network monitoring SIEM with deep packet inspection and NetFlow analysis, managed Cloud SIEM, vulnerability management, phishing intelligence, and behavioral analytics, all backed by 24/7/365 US-based Security Operations Center monitoring. The offering is sold exclusively through Managed Service Provider (MSP) channel partners who resell or co-brand the services to their SMB and mid-market end-clients, and includes professional cybersecurity services such as penetration testing, incident response, co-managed security, and compliance coaching for frameworks including HIPAA, CMMC, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, and FTC Safeguards.

Product overview

SOCSoter offers a unified managed cybersecurity platform designed specifically for MSPs serving SMB clients. The core MDR+ (Managed Detection and Response Plus) platform combines advanced threat intelligence with human-driven SOC monitoring to deliver comprehensive protection. The portfolio includes: the core SOCSoter Managed Security Platform providing 24/7 cloud-based security; Network Monitoring SIEM and Managed Cloud SIEM for network and cloud monitoring; Dual-Layer Endpoint Protection; Vulnerability Management; and the Phishing Intelligence service. Supporting services include the Reporting Intelligence Platform for unified reporting, Professional Cybersecurity Services (penetration testing, incident response, co-managed security), and Compliance Services (assessments, SCAP compliance scanning, CMMC coaching). The platform also offers the SOCSoter Partner Portal for centralized management. All services are backed by a US-based 24/7 Security Operations Center and delivered exclusively through the MSP channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MDR+: Managed Detection and Response Plus platform combining advanced threat intelligence, real-time response, and compliance support.
• SOCSoter Unfiltered

Products and services

• SOCSoter Managed Security Platform Core cloud-based security platform providing 24/7 SOC monitoring, real-time threat detection and response, and compliance management for MSPs serving SMB clients.
• MDR+ (Managed Detection and Response Plus) Comprehensive managed detection and response solution combining advanced threat intelligence, real-time response, and compliance support with human-driven SOC monitoring for MSPs serving SMBs.
• Network Monitoring SIEM On-premise SIEM technology offering real-time network analysis with deep packet inspection and NetFlow analysis of internal network traffic, with syslog server collection from firewalls, switches, routers, and servers.
• Managed Cloud SIEM Cloud application monitoring via API integrations with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Cisco, and Sophos, providing continuous SOC monitoring, threat surveillance, event generation, and alert analysis for cloud infrastructure.
• Dual-Layer Endpoint Protection Dual-layer endpoint protection with continuous 24/7 SOC management for threat identification and containment across all connected devices, protecting against malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access.
• Vulnerability Management Continuous assessment of outdated software, system misconfigurations, and asset compliance combined with prioritization, threat intelligence, and real-time insight for proactive remediation.
• Phishing Intelligence Proactive threat-hunting service detecting phishing threats that slipped through defenses using retrospective inbox scanning, behavioral analysis, and campaign correlation with a global phishing database.
• Reporting Intelligence Platform Unified reporting platform transforming data into actionable insights with customizable reports, compliance-driven templates, and executive dashboards, consolidating data from multiple security tools with MTTD and MTTR metrics.
• Attack Surface Monitoring Service monitoring external-facing assets and vulnerabilities to protect small businesses from attack surface exposure.
• Professional Cybersecurity Services (Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Co-Managed Security) Penetration testing with three packages (Infrastructure Attack Surface, Application Attack Surface, Application Authenticated), incident response planning and execution, and co-managed security services for organizations.
• Compliance Services (CMMC Coaching, Assessments, SCAP, C3PAO) Comprehensive compliance portfolio including gap assessments, risk assessments, POAM development, SCAP-compliant configuration compliance scanning, CMMC coaching, and Registered Practitioner services for HIPAA, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, CMMC, FTC, FINRA, NYDFS, ISO 27001, ITAR, and GDPR.

Quantifiable outcome

• Engineering team produces full incident report within 30 minutes of threat actor access (8 minutes of access resulted in full breach scope documented)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature16 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2020SOCSoter released its SOC-Managed Detection and Response coverage of Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory for general availability. API integrations for Azure AD, Excel, Outlook/Exchange, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, Planner and more through SOCSoter's Managed Cloud SIEM platform. Offered on an unlimited API integration basis for one low monthly price. In response to the SolarWinds/Microsoft 365 breach, SOCSoter also implemented CISA Indicators of Compromise for continuous coverage.
• CompTIAmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSOCSoter participates in CompTIA events including ChannelCon (annual ChannelCon event in Chicago), 'The Dr. Is In' video series featuring Eric Pinto and SOCSoter partner Tim Weber of ADNET Technologies, and the MSP Initiative's 'Channel Strong: Positive Vibes Tour'.
• ChannelPro Network / ChannelFutures / MSSP AlertmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSOCSoter is featured in channel media outlets including ChannelPro Network (Channel Reimagined Events, Channel Strong Tour), ChannelFutures (interviews with Eric Pinto), and MSSP Alert (Top MSSPs rankings, industry news coverage).
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationSOCSoter services are hosted in AWS FedRAMP Moderate by default or GovCloud by request, specifically supporting government contractor compliance needs. SOCSoter AWS Certified Developer team members. Integration hub includes AWS cloud monitoring capabilities.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSOCSoter's integration hub includes monitoring and alerting for Sophos endpoints, firewalls, and security controls. Partner ecosystem covers Sophos alongside Cisco, SentinelOne, and other major security vendors.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSOCSoter's integration hub includes SentinelOne endpoint detection and response (EDR) integration. SOCSoter's SIEM correlates data from SentinelOne endpoints with network and cloud data for comprehensive MDR.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationSOCSoter's Managed Cloud SIEM solution provides API integrations with cloud services traditionally offered by MSPs like Cisco. Integration hub covers Cisco firewalls, networking, and security controls alongside AWS, Microsoft, Sophos, and SentinelOne.
• ADNET TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSOCSoter MSP partner featured in CompTIA's 'The Dr. Is In' video series alongside SOCSoter Channel Director Eric Pinto. ADNET Technologies (Tim Weber) is a managed services partner of SOCSoter.
• IntuitminorOthersIntuit is used as a third-party payment processor for payment processing. SOCSoter does not store payment card details. PCI-DSS compliant payment processing via Intuit. (Privacy Policy disclosure).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sophos (MDR / Sophos Managed Detection and Response): Sophos is a large established endpoint/network security vendor that also offers managed detection and response, typically delivered through its MSP partner program. It overlaps with SOCSoter's endpoint, network SIEM, and integration breadth, but as a broader incumbent portfolio.
• SentinelOne (Managed Detection and Response): SentinelOne is a leading endpoint security vendor whose Singularity XDR platform underpins many partner-led MDR offerings (and integrates into SOCSoter's own SIEM). As an incumbent endpoint incumbent, it is an adjacent peer whose product SOCSoter both consumes and competes against.
• ConnectWise (Cybersecurity / MDR): ConnectWise provides a broader MSP platform (PSA, RMM) with cybersecurity solutions including SIEM and MDR sold through the same MSP channel SOCSoter targets. It is an incumbent channel peer rather than a specialist competitor.

Direct peers

• ReliaQuest: ReliaQuest delivers managed detection and response with a focus on enterprise and mid-market customers, leveraging SIEM integrations, threat intelligence, and a 24/7 SOC. It is directly comparable to SOCSoter's MDR+ platform and SOC operations model.
• Huntress Labs: Huntress provides managed detection and response for endpoints and Microsoft 365 delivered exclusively through the MSP channel. Its channel-only GTM, SMB focus, and 24/7 SOC directly mirror SOCSoter's positioning and target customer.
• Arctic Wolf Networks: Arctic Wolf is a leading MDR provider offering 24/7 SOC-as-a-service with concierge security operations model. It is the most direct peer to SOCSoter's MDR+ offering, with overlapping endpoint, network, cloud, and compliance coverage and similar mid-market/SMB focus.
• eSentire: eSentire is a pure-play MDR provider offering 24/7 SOC, threat hunting, and managed risk services. It directly overlaps SOCSoter's MDR+ and SOC services across SMB and mid-market segments, including similar compliance and incident response capabilities.
• Blackpoint Cyber: Blackpoint Cyber delivers MDR and managed SOC services purpose-built for MSPs serving SMBs, with similar channel-only distribution and concierge-style service. It is closely comparable to SOCSoter's MDR+ platform and MSP-first go-to-market.
• Expel: Expel provides transparent, 24/7 MDR with a SaaS-delivered SOC that integrates with cloud, endpoint, and network telemetry. It directly competes with SOCSoter's cloud SIEM and managed detection offering for mid-market and MSP-served customers.
• CRITICALSTART: CRITICALSTART provides MDR and SOC-as-a-service with a focus on reducing alert fatigue and guaranteeing resolution times. It is comparable to SOCSoter as a mid-market MDR provider with similar 24/7 SOC, SIEM, and endpoint capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/socsoter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SOCSoter
• Facebookfacebook.com/socsoter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socsoter

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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