Security Operations (SecOps)
Turn Security Operations from
Overwhelmed to Effective
Modern Security Operations (SecOps) teams are under pressure from every direction: an expanding attack surface, nonstop alerts, and a global shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent.
Recent workforce data shows there are almost 5 million cybersecurity-related vacancies globally, and the world needs 4.8 million more professionals—87% increase in the cybersecurity workforce—just to meet current demand. Around two in three organizations say they’re experiencing cybersecurity staffing shortage, and about 90% report critical skills gaps.
At the same time, SecOps must keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats, complex tools, and nonstop business demands.
That’s where ProCern‘s Security Operations (SecOps) services come in.
The Challenge
Security Operations Under Pressure
Whether you’re just maturing your Security Operations function or running a full SOC, the pain points look familiar.
Security Talent Shortage
- Nearly 5 million cybersecurity vacancies worldwide
- Workforce needs to grow by 87% to satisfy current demand
- ~50% of organizations take six months or more to fill a single cybersecurity role
- 9 in 10 hiring managers only consider candidates with prior IT experience, further shrinking the pool
You invest in training, certifications, and career paths—then your best people are recruited away just as they become fully productive.
Tool Sprawl and Complexity
Security teams are often “armored up” with tools but drowning in complexity. Many organizations now manage around 76 security tools on average, spanning endpoints, network, identity, cloud, email, and more.
Each tool needs:
- Specialized expertise
- Continuous tuning
- Integration with the rest of your stack
Without this, tools become shelfware instead of protection.
Alert Fatigue and False Positives
Security analysts are swamped with alerts:
- Analysts report they’re unable to deal with 67% of daily alerts
- 83% say those alerts are false positives and not worth their time
This leads to:
- Missed genuine threats
- Burnout and turnover
- Diminished trust in the Security Operations process
24/7 Expectations, Limited Coverage
Security Operations is not a 9-5 job. Adversaries target nights, weekends, and holidays. But resourcing true 24x7x365 coverage in-house is expensive and difficult to sustain.
ProCern SecOps-as-a-Service
Security Operations Built for the Talent Shortage Era
ProCern’s SecOps-as-a-Service gives your a flexible, co-managed Security Operations model that extends your team without adding headcount.
We help you:
- Close cybersecurity staffing gaps
- Get full value from the tools you already own
- Reduce alert fatigue and false positives
- Improve response times and overall security posture
How Our Security Operations Service Works
Flexible Service Hours
Instead of trying to hire another hard-to-find FTE, you subscribe to a bank of monthly Security Operations hours that can be used where you need them most:
- SIEM and SOAR rule and playbook tuning
- EDR/XDR configuration and optimization
- Cloud and identity security onboarding and monitoring
- Threat hunting and deep-dive investigations
- Security reporting, dashboards, and executive readouts
Consultative Approach
Not sure how many hours you need or where to focus first? Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):
- Assess your current Security Operations capabilities
- Identify gaps in coverage, process, and tooling
- Recommend a right-sized starting point that complements your existing staff
We act as an extension of your SOC or IT team—not a replacement.
Quarterly Adjustments
Your environment and risk profile change constantly.
So should your SecOps plan.
Each quarter, we:
- Review how your hours were used
- Analyze incident trends and alert patterns
- Adjust the mix of activities and hours up and down
This keeps your Security Operations aligned with real-world threats and business priorities, not yesterday’s assumptions.
Business Value of ProCern Security Operations
With ProCern SecOps-as-a-Service, you can:
- Strengthen your security posture without overloading your internal team
- Control speed versus building and retaining a full internal SOC
- Reduce churn and burnout by offloading repetitive and after-hours work
- Eliminate shelfware by tuning and integrating existing tools
- Refocus internal staff on strategy, compliance, and transformation projects
Key Benefits of ProCern SecOps
01.
Access to Security Operations Expertise
Gain immediate access to a multidisciplinary team of Security Operations engineers with experience across:
- SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR
- Cloud and identity security
- Threat hunting and incident response
Ideal for organizations with limited in-house security resources.
02.
Cost-Effective Alternative to an In-House SOC
Building an internal, 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC) is expensive and time-consuming. With ProCern, you avoid:
- Long hiring cycles
- Salaries, benefits, and on-call compensation
- Tool and infrastructure costs for a full SOC build
You get mature Security Operations at a predictable cost.
03.
24/7 Monitoring and Response
Our MSSP operates 24x7x365, providing:
- Continuous monitoring across your environment
- Rapid triage and investigation of high-risk alerts
- Escalation paths and guidance for containment and remediation
04.
Scalable, Adaptable SecOps
As your business grows or your infrastructure changes, you can:
- Scale hours up or down
- Add used cases (e.g., OT/ICS, cloud–native workloads, new location locations)
- Incorporate additional tools into your Security Operations stack
No hiring cycle required.
05.
State-of-the-Art Security Technology
ProCern leverages modern security platforms and global threat intelligence that might be cost-prohibitive to manage alone. In many cases, we can offer these technologies as managed services, simplifying consumption and administration.
06.
Compliance & Reporting Support
We help you meet regulatory and audit expectations by:
- Providing tailored security and compliance reports
- Demonstrating that your security tools are configured and functioning correctly
- Supporting sector-specific frameworks (e.g., healthcare, financial services, public sector)
07.
Reduced False Positives and Noise
We use analytics, context, and continuous tuning to:
- Reduce false positives in your Security Operations workflow
- Prioritize alerts based on risk and asset criticality
- Help your internal team focus on real threats instead of noise
08.
Rapid Incident Response
When an incident occurs, our SecOps team can:
- Investigate quickly using correlated telemetry and threat intel
- Recomment or execute containment and remediation
- Provide clear documentation and lessons learned
09.
Focus on Core Business
By outsourcing Security Operations, your team can:
- Spend more time on projects that drive revenue and innovation
- Spend more time on project that drive revenue and innovation
- Align security more closely with business outcomes
10.
Global Threat Visibility
Because ProCern runs a 24x7x365 MSSP with clients multiple regions, we see patterns and emerging threats early—often before they hit your specific industry or geography.
We feed that insight into your Security Operations, improving detection and response ahead of new campaigns.
ProCern SecOps Resources
Use these assets to align stakeholders and justify investment in Security Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a talent shortage due to increasing threats and the rapid evolution of specialized security tools, creating more demand than available qualified professionals.
The shortage results in overworked teams, poor tool utilization, and increased risk exposure due to lack of around-the-clock coverage.
After companies invest in training and certification, security professionals often receive more lucrative offers elsewhere, leading to frequent attrition.
By providing trained experts on-demand, reducing reliance on hard-to-hire full-time security staff. It minimizes dependency on in-house hires by offloading security operations to trained professionals.
Yes! ProCern’s SecOps-as-a-Service is designed to complement your existing team, filling in skill or coverage gaps as needed.
Alert fatigue occurs when analysts are overwhelmed by the volume of alerts—many of which are irrelevant—causing them to miss real threats. Security analysts report being unable to respond to 67% of daily alerts, with 83% of those alerts being false positives.
Yes, by applying expert analysis and tuning, ProCern can help filter out noise and reduce time wasted on false alarms.
Ready to Stabilize Your Security Operations?
Are you struggling to hire or retain cybersecurity staff?
Are you overwhelmed by security tools and alerts?
Are you worried you’re not getting full value from your security investments?
ProCern can help you build a stronger, more sustainable Security Operations model.
Fill out the form, and our team will follow up to learn about your environment and recommend a SecOps-as-a-Service plan tailored to your needs.