ASI Security Operations Centre (SOC)
24/7 cyber security monitoring, detection and response delivered by an Australian-based SOC team that helps you reduce risk, respond faster, and stay in control.
- 24/7 monitoring across endpoint, network and cloud environments
- Faster identification and investigation of genuine security threats
- Less alert noise and clearer prioritisation of risk
- Ongoing visibility into your security posture, not just incidents
- Integrated with Microsoft security tooling and ASI managed services
Monitoring X+ security events every month for Australian organisations.
ASI’s SOC exists to give organisations confidence that security threats are being actively monitored and investigated at all times.
Most internal teams cannot sustain round-the-clock monitoring or keep pace with the volume and complexity of modern security alerts.
ASI delivers SOC as a managed service, supported by an Australian-based security team that focuses on investigating genuine risk rather than generating noise.
Our right-sized approach integrates with your broader security and managed services to improve visibility, response and security posture over time.
What ASI’s SOC delivers
ASI’s SOC is implemented as a managed service that combines continuous monitoring, human investigation, and clear reporting.
The service is onboarded through a structured process that connects to your environment, confirms scope, and establishes how incidents are handled from day one.
SOC onboarding begins by connecting monitoring across your endpoint, network and cloud environments. We confirm in-scope assets, establish escalation contacts, and agree how incidents will be handled so the service operates smoothly from day one.
Once live, your environment is monitored 24/7 by ASI’s SOC team. Security events are analysed and investigated to identify genuine threats, with context applied to reduce false positives and unnecessary escalation.
When a security incident is confirmed, it is classified and escalated in line with agreed response processes. ASI works with your internal team or ASI Managed Services to support containment and remediation where required.
You receive regular reporting that outlines incidents, investigation outcomes, and areas of risk. Over time, this supports clearer visibility, better prioritisation, and ongoing improvement in your security posture.
Our SOC coverage
ASI’s SOC monitors and responds to security threats across the key areas of your environment where risk is most likely to emerge.
Endpoint security
Monitoring activity across user devices and servers to detect suspicious behaviour, malware, and signs of compromise. This includes investigating patterns that often go unnoticed by automated tools and responding when device or user activity indicates genuine risk.
What this covers in practice
- Malware and suspicious process activity
- Unusual user behaviour and endpoint compromise
- Indicators of breach across devices and servers
Network security
Monitoring network traffic, firewall logs, and edge devices to identify anomalous activity and early indicators of intrusion. Network events are analysed in context to detect lateral movement and support timely containment before threats escalate.
What this covers in practice
- Anomalous traffic and intrusion attempts
- Lateral movement within the network
- Suspicious services and network connections
Cloud security
Monitoring cloud identities, access activity, and configuration changes across Microsoft environments to detect misuse, privilege escalation, and high-risk changes that can expose systems or data.
What this covers in practice
- Malicious or suspicious login activity
- Privilege escalation and identity misuse
- Risky configuration changes across Microsoft 365 and Azure
SOC vs MDR: what’s the difference?
Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) are often used interchangeably, but they serve different needs depending on the level of visibility, control, and involvement an organisation requires.
Security Operations Centre (SOC)
ASI’s SOC provides broad, continuous monitoring across endpoint, network, and cloud environments. It is designed for organisations that need full visibility, structured investigation, and clear escalation across their entire environment.
SOC is typically suited to organisations that:
- Have more complex or regulated environments
- Require visibility beyond endpoints alone
- Need structured reporting and ongoing security uplift
- Want SOC integrated with wider IT and security services
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Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
MDR focuses primarily on detecting and responding to threats on endpoints using a defined security platform. It is often faster to deploy and suited to organisations with simpler environments or more targeted requirements.
MDR is typically suited to organisations that:
- Are primarily concerned with endpoint threats
- Want rapid deployment with minimal setup
- Have limited internal security capability
- Do not require broader network or cloud monitoring
Which approach is right for you?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some organisations start with MDR and move to a SOC model as their environment or risk profile evolves, while others require a SOC from the outset.
ASI supports both approaches and helps organisations determine the right fit based on environment complexity, risk, and internal capability.
Not sure whether SOC or MDR is right for your organisation?
Start with a conversation. ASI can help you understand your risk profile and determine the most appropriate approach for your environment.
Compliance and framework alignment
ASI’s SOC supports organisations operating under Australian and international security frameworks by providing continuous monitoring, investigation, and reporting aligned to recognised best practices.
ASI’s SOC supports Essential Eight maturity by monitoring for indicators of compromise, suspicious behaviour, and security events that can impact mitigation effectiveness. SOC insights help organisations identify gaps, prioritise action, and track improvement over time.
SOC monitoring and investigation practices align with ACSC guidance on threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring. This supports organisations operating within Australian government and critical infrastructure expectations.
ASI’s SOC supports ISO-aligned environments by providing ongoing monitoring, incident investigation, and evidence to support security operations and risk management processes.
SOC detection and investigation activities align with recognised frameworks such as NIST and MITRE ATT&CK to support structured threat identification, analysis, and response.
ASI’s SOC integrates with Microsoft security platforms across endpoint, identity, and cloud environments to support consistent monitoring and response within Microsoft-first environments.
Why ASI for SOC
A Security Operations Centre is only as effective as the people and processes behind it. ASI delivers SOC as a practical, Australian-based service that focuses on investigation, clear escalation, and continuous improvement over time.
ASI’s SOC is delivered by an Australian-based security team that understands local threat conditions, regulatory expectations, and customer environments. This supports clearer communication, faster collaboration, and confidence in how incidents are handled.
ASI’s SOC prioritises investigation and context over raw alerting. Events are analysed to identify genuine risk, reduce noise, and avoid overwhelming internal teams with low-value alerts.
ASI’s SOC is designed to fit your environment and risk profile, not force a one-size-fits-all model. Monitoring scope, escalation, and response are aligned to what actually matters for your organisation.
SOC delivery is integrated with ASI’s broader security and managed services, enabling smoother escalation, coordinated response, and practical remediation when incidents occur.
ASI provides clear, consistent reporting that shows what has been detected, how incidents were handled, and where risk can be reduced. This supports transparency, internal reporting, and continuous improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Security Operations Centre provides continuous monitoring, investigation, and response to cyber security threats across an organisation’s environment. A managed SOC delivers this capability without the need to build and staff an internal security team.
If your organisation cannot monitor and respond to security threats around the clock, a 24/7 SOC helps reduce risk by ensuring incidents are identified and investigated as they occur.
This is especially important for organisations with limited internal security resources or higher risk exposure.
ASI’s SOC monitors endpoint, network, and cloud environments, focusing on suspicious behaviour, indicators of compromise, and activity that could lead to a security incident.
Monitoring is designed to identify genuine risk rather than generate unnecessary alerts.
SOC provides broader visibility across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, with structured investigation and reporting.
MDR typically focuses on endpoint detection and response only.
ASI helps organisations determine which approach is most appropriate based on environment complexity and risk.
ASI’s SOC supports organisations operating under frameworks such as the Essential Eight, ACSC guidance, and ISO-aligned environments by providing continuous monitoring, investigation, and reporting.
It supports compliance efforts but does not replace formal audits or certifications.
ASI’s SOC integrates with existing environments, including Microsoft security platforms, and works alongside internal IT teams or ASI Managed Services. The focus is on improving visibility and response without disrupting existing operations.
Onboarding involves connecting monitoring across the agreed scope, confirming in-scope assets, and establishing escalation and communication processes.
This ensures the SOC operates smoothly from the outset.
SOC pricing depends on factors such as environment size, scope, and monitoring requirements.
ASI provides pricing based on your specific environment following an initial discussion and scoping process.
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