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An intelligence-driven SOC assessment that goes beyond compliance checks

SOC
Assessment

Gain a comprehensive view of your Security Operations Center across people,
processes, and technology. Identify capability gaps, validate effectiveness, and
build a clear roadmap to higher maturity and resilience.

Request an assessment

Even mature SOCs lack full
performance visibility

Self-assessments rarely show your true security posture. Without detection engineering, integrated threat
intelligence, and objective benchmarking, SOC teams struggle to prioritize resources, justify investments, and
plan their next stage of evolution.

60%

of SOCs operate below their own target maturity level

Only 30%

of MITRE ATT&CK® techniques are covered by half of all SOCs

Only 36%

of SOCs have defined performance metrics to track improvement

See your SOC clearly and act
strategically

Group-IB’s intelligence-powered SOC Assessment goes beyond standard maturity checks. Our methodology
combines the SOC-CMM and MITRE ATT&CK® SOC Assessment frameworks with extensive experience in threat
hunting, digital forensics, and incident response. Your SOC will be evaluated in every security domain — from
strategy and governance to day-to-day operations.

Validated maturity baseline

Validated maturity baseline
Detection coverage mapping

Detection coverage mapping
Actionable roadmap

Actionable roadmap
Closing the maturity gap

Closing the maturity gap
Measurable ROI

Measurable ROI
Build a tailored
roadmap to transform
your SOC
Every organization's journey to security maturity is unique. Group-IB's modular assessment approach helps you define how deep you want to go, from a high-level capability snapshot to a full 360° analysis.
Services Core Advanced Full-spectrum
SOC-CMM Assessment
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Threat Landscape Development
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MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Assessment
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Incident Response Readiness Assessment
×
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SOC Documentation Review
×
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Tabletop Exercise
×
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Security Architecture Review
×
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SOC Team Capacity Assessment
×
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Red Teaming / Purple Teaming
×
×
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Value add-ons Core Advanced Full-spectrum
Regulatory & compliance alignment
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Post-project guidance and support
×
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Executive briefing
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×
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Deliverables Core Advanced Full-spectrum
Knowledge transfer workshop
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Improvement roadmap
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Assessment report
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Services
SOC-CMM Assessment
Core
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Advanced
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Full-spectrum
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Threat Landscape Development
Core
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Advanced
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Full-spectrum
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MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Assessment
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Incident Response Readiness Assessment
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
SOC Documentation Review
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Tabletop Exercise
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Security Architecture Review
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
SOC Team Capacity Assessment
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Red Teaming / Purple Teaming
Core
×
Advanced
×
Full-spectrum
+
Value add-ons
Regulatory & compliance alignment
Core
+
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Post-project guidance and support
Core
×
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Executive briefing
Core
×
Advanced
×
Full-spectrum
+
Deliverables
Knowledge transfer workshop
Core
+
Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
+
Improvement roadmap
Core
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Advanced
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Full-spectrum
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Assessment report
Core
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Advanced
+
Full-spectrum
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Struggling to understand which elements of the SOC Assessment you need?

Our compass will point you to the right assessment path

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Steps to SOC excellence
01
Gather
Stakeholder interviews and documentation, and configuration review to evaluate SOC governance, architecture, and processes using the SOC-CMM framework.
02
Analyze
Collected data is benchmarked against global best practices to pinpoint inefficiencies, overlaps, and capability gaps.
03
Report
Group-IB experts create a Target Operating Model and a 1- or 3-year roadmap aligning people, processes, and technology with business priorities, supported by detailed findings and recommendations.
04
Align
Interactive workshops are conducted for SOC leaders and executives to review findings and set the improvement plan in motion.
05
Act
Share prioritized findings via API or as excel file for
remediation, audit, or investigation.

Included in your Services Retainer

Make the most of our SOC Assessment as part of the Group-IB Services Retainer
and enjoy ongoing improvements, validation, and access to expert teams without
new contracts or extra costs.

Group-IB Services Retainer
SOC assessment is a practical way to combine technology, people, and processes into one operational vision. The goal goes far beyond reaching a higher score on paper. You’ll build a SOC that learns, evolves, and becomes more resilient with every threat faced.
Alexander Asmolov
Head of Cyber Defence Сonsulting Practice, Group-IB

Why choose
Group-IB

Supported by Digital Crime Resistance Centers in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia

Backed by more than 20 years of threat-hunting, investigations, and SOC consulting

Evaluations informed by real attacker TTPs from Group-IB Threat Intelligence

Recognized SOC-CMM Silver Support Partner

Delivered by a dedicated team of certified GSOM, GCTI, and SOC-CMM assessors

Replace gaps in your SOC with strategic
advantages.

Frequently Asked Questions
About SOC Assessment

What is a SOC assessment?

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A SOC assessment is a structured evaluation of your Security Operations Center’s maturity, capability, and beyond. It measures how effectively your people, processes, and technologies detect, investigate, and respond to threats.

Can the assessment be done remotely?

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Yes. It can be delivered on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid format depending on your region and scope. The process is designed to collect all the necessary information securely and without disrupting operations.

Which frameworks are used during the SOC assessment?

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Group-IB uses the SOC-CMM model for maturity and capability scoring, MITRE ATT&CK® for detection mapping, and additional internal digital forensic and incident response and Threat Intelligence benchmarks to ensure accuracy and context.

Do you help with obtaining SOC-CMM certification?

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Yes. We provide pre-audit support and readiness workshops for organizations preparing to achieve Defined, Validated, or Risk-Driven certification levels.

Will the assessment interrupt SOC operations?

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No. The process relies on interviews, documentation reviews, and read-only data collection. All work is performed without affecting active monitoring or detection.

How long does a SOC assessment take?

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It usually takes 4–6 weeks for the Core level of SOC assessments, depending on SOC size, scope, and maturity. Timelines can be adjusted for complex or multi-entity environments.

What is included in a SOC assessment report?

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You will receive maturity and capability scores, a gap analysis for each domain, detection coverage mapping, and a 1- or 3-year roadmap with prioritized recommendations.

What is the difference between a SOC assessment and a SOC audit?

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A SOC assessment measures maturity and provides practical guidance for improvement.
An audit focuses on compliance with specific standards or regulations.
Assessments are broader, more operational, and result in actionable change.

Who should request a SOC assessment?

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SOC managers, CISOs, MSSPs, national and industry SOCs, CERTs, and companies aiming to benchmark or strengthen their cyber defense operations.

How often should a SOC assessment be performed?

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The recommended timeframe is once a year. Regular assessments help track progress, optimize investments, and align SOC operations with evolving threats and business priorities.

Does the assessment include MITRE ATT&CK coverage mapping?

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Yes, for the Advanced level of SOC assessments. Group-IB reviews detection rules and use cases to identify coverage gaps and help align detections with relevant adversary TTPs.

How does a SOC assessment improve ROI on security investments?

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It reveals underused tools, overlapping technologies, and skill gaps, allowing your organization to optimize resources and focus spending where it delivers the most protection.

What happens after the SOC assessment is completed?

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You will receive a detailed roadmap with actionable next steps. Group-IB can also support implementation through SOC Development, Threat Intelligence Program Development, or training courses such as Building the Ultimate SOC.