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SOC as a Service: Managed Security Operations Center based on Microsoft

Detect and defend against cyber threats around the clock without having to build your own security team. With Managed Detection and Response based on your existing Microsoft licenses.

Comply with NIS2 without setting up your own SOC

Since December 2025, the NIS2 Implementation Act has required more than 30,000 companies in Germany to conduct active security monitoring and respond quickly to incidents. Setting up a dedicated Security Operations Center requires significant investments in personnel, technology, and processes. For most small and medium-sized enterprises, this is neither economically viable nor realistically feasible.

With novaCapta's SOC as a Service, you get a Managed Security Operations Center that monitors your Microsoft environment 24/7, detects threats using AI, and immediately mitigates incidents.

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SOC as a Service: What’s Improving for Your IT Security

Identify threats and contain them quickly

Security incidents are detected before they cause any actual damage. Relevant threats are not only reported but also immediately assessed and mitigated by experienced SOC analysts.

Significantly reduce the workload on your IT

Fewer false alarms, less manual checking, less operational chaos. Your team can focus on important IT tasks instead of sifting through alerts and setting priorities under time pressure.

Reliable support for NIS2 requirements

Security monitoring, incident response, and traceable processes help ensure that key NIS2 requirements are met in a structured and practical manner.

Managed SOC: How we protect your Microsoft environment around the clock

Our SOC as a Service is built entirely on the Microsoft Security Stack and combines 24/7 monitoring by experienced security analysts with AI-powered automation. Threats are not only detected but also immediately mitigated.

24/7 Security Monitoring and Threat Hunting

Experienced security analysts monitor your environment around the clock, 365 days a year. This includes cloud workloads, endpoints, identities, and, if needed, OT and IoT infrastructures.

In addition to automated alerts, the SOC team actively searches for hidden threats that traditional detection mechanisms often fail to reliably identify. This makes risks visible earlier and allows incidents to be contained more quickly.

Thanks to the “follow-the-sun” model with teams in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, your security monitoring remains active at all times. At the same time, analysts work regular business hours, which helps ensure a consistently high quality of analysis.

Managed Extended Detection & Response (MXDR)

Our Managed SOC goes beyond traditional monitoring. Confirmed threats are not only reported but also immediately assessed and addressed. We distinguish between genuine incidents and false positives so that your teams are only involved when it’s truly relevant.

In the event of security incidents, we also assist with initiating and implementing appropriate countermeasures. Additionally, vulnerability analysts identify weaknesses in your environment and help you prioritize them effectively.

We provide MXDR services in collaboration with our partner Ontinue, a Microsoft-certified specialist in Managed Extended Detection and Response.

Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM Platform for Your SOC

Microsoft Sentinel forms the foundation of our Managed SOC. This cloud-native SIEM platform collects security-related data from your Microsoft environment, analyzes it in real time, and helps you detect threats faster and address them effectively.

Collect: Centrally capture security data from your cloud and Microsoft environments
Detect: Detect threats early using threat intelligence and AI
Investigate: Efficiently Analyze and Prioritize Suspicious Activities Using AI
Respond: Respond to Incidents Faster and in a More Structured Way Through Automation

Since Microsoft Sentinel is built directly on Azure, you don't need your own SIEM infrastructure. The platform scales with your needs and integrates seamlessly into your existing Microsoft environment.

Get More Security from Your Existing Microsoft Investments

Our SOC operates directly within your Microsoft tenant. No additional third-party security tools are required. Instead of setting up a separate suite of tools, we specifically leverage the security features for which many companies already hold licenses.

These Microsoft technologies form the foundation of our SOC:

Microsoft Sentinel as a centralized SIEM and SOAR platform
Microsoft Defender XDR for Endpoint, Identity, eMail and Cloud App Security
Microsoft Entra ID Protection for detecting identity-based threats
Microsoft Defender for Cloud for protecting Azure and multi-cloud environments

AI-powered Threat Detection and Automation

Artificial intelligence supports our Managed SOC throughout the entire process—from detection and assessment to response. This makes relevant threats visible more quickly, reduces false positives, and effectively lightens the load on security teams.

Automated Triage

Incoming reports are evaluated using AI, harmless incidents are automatically closed, and genuine threats are escalated to analysts. As a result, over 97% of all incidents are processed automatically, without placing a burden on your team.

More accurate detection

AI models your business environment and operational processes to identify anomalies more quickly and in a more context-aware manner. This reduces the number of irrelevant alerts, while enabling real threats to be detected earlier and classified more quickly.

In addition, Microsoft Security Copilot will eventually assist with the investigation, assessment, and triage of security incidents.

Let's take a look at how a managed SOC can strengthen your security

Whether you want to professionalize your security operations, better meet NIS2 requirements, or significantly reduce the workload on your IT team: During an initial consultation, we’ll determine which next steps make the most sense given your current situation.

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Managed SOC instead of In-House Operations

Don't set up your own SOC structure

The SOC leverages your existing Microsoft licenses and integrates with your current environment. This allows you to invest directly in protection and responsiveness rather than in additional infrastructure.

Get started quickly without a long setup time

You don't have to build your own team, implement shift schedules, or plan for long ramp-up periods. You'll start with experienced security experts and clear processes.

Full transparency for management

Regular reports and easy-to-understand dashboards provide transparency regarding risks, incidents, and actions. This supports informed decision-making by management and in the context of NIS2.

Collaboration in familiar systems

Communication takes place directly through Microsoft Teams, featuring dashboards, status updates, and clear recommendations. Additional ticket systems or separate portals are generally not required.

Comprehensive Microsoft Security Expertise in the DACH Region

novaCapta holds all available specializations in the Microsoft Solution Area Security: Cloud Security, Threat Protection, Identity & Access Management, and Information Protection & Governance. This makes novaCapta one of only 13 service providers in the DACH region to have achieved all security designations.
This expertise is complemented by ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 27701 certifications.

ISO Zertifizierungen 27001, 9001, 27701 und Microsoft Security Bagde

With Ontinue, we rely on an experienced and award-winning Microsoft security specialist for our MXDR services. Our partner brings in-depth expertise in threat protection and cybersecurity and received the 2023 Microsoft Security Services Innovator of the Year Award.

Your Path to a Managed Security Operations Center

Whether you want to first determine your NIS2 compliance status or set up a SOC right away, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

1. Determine NIS2 status

During a concise initial meeting, we’ll clarify your situation, key requirements, and the most effective next steps. We’ll also show you how to make targeted use of your existing Microsoft licenses for the implementation.

2. Assess Security

We analyze your current security posture, identify relevant vulnerabilities, and prioritize specific areas for action. This provides a solid foundation for decision-making, planning, and the next steps toward a Managed SOC.

For eligible companies, we can offer this assessment partially free of charge through Microsoft fundings.

3. Implement SOC

Based on our analysis, we’ll implement your Managed SOC in a structured manner and then take over its day-to-day operations. This includes 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response to provide greater security with less internal effort.

Frequently Asked Questions about SOC as a Service

What is SIEM?

SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. It combines the collection and analysis of security-related data into a single system. A SIEM collects event logs from various sources, detects anomalous activity using real-time analysis, and initiates countermeasures before security threats disrupt business operations. In our Managed SOC, Microsoft Sentinel serves as the SIEM platform.

What is the difference between SOC, SIEM, and MDR?

A SIEM is a software system that collects and analyzes security data. A SOC (Security Operations Center) is the team of security analysts that operates this system around the clock, evaluates alerts, and responds to incidents. MDR (Managed Detection and Response) refers to the outsourced service in which an external provider handles detection and response. SOC as a Service combines all three elements—SIEM technology, a SOC team, and an MDR service—from a single provider.

Which companies need SOC as a Service?

SOC as a Service is designed for companies that need professional security monitoring but cannot or do not want to build their own SOC team. The service is particularly relevant for companies subject to the NIS2 Implementation Act that must demonstrate compliance with security monitoring, incident response, and reporting requirements. This applies to companies with 50 or more employees or annual revenue of 10 million euros in 18 regulated sectors.

What Microsoft licenses are required for the Managed SOC?

That depends on your current licensing situation. Generally speaking, our SOC works with Microsoft security products, which are already included in many M365 and Azure licenses. During the consultation, we’ll review your current licensing status and show you which security features you can already use and where additional coverage would be beneficial.

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Together, we'll assess your current security situation and determine how a Managed SOC can protect your business.

Sebastian Nipp

Head of Cloud Operations & Security

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