SOC & SIEM – Peace of Mind, Control and Compliance

What is SOC & SIEM and why essential for Dutch companies?

An SOC is the beating heart of your digital security. A team of experts analyzes and responds to suspicious activity. SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management and collects log data from your entire IT environment.

Why is this important in the Netherlands?

• Data breach notification requirement (AVG) requires immediate detection and reporting
• NIS2 mandates real-time insight into incidents and response
• Personal data authority and regulators require demonstrable security processes

Without SIEM, you won’t know you’ve been hacked until it’s too late. With a SOC/SIEM solution, you detect attacks before damage occurs. For industries like healthcare, financial services and government, this is not only wise – it’s mandatory.

 

Implementing SOC/SIEM – Practical guide

Step 1: Analysis & compliance check

• Privacy Impact Assessments according to AVG
• Current infrastructure mapping
• Creating risk profiles

Step 2: SIEM setup & links

• Integration with Microsoft 365, firewalls, endpoints
• Connections to cloud (Azure/AWS), VPN, on-prem systems
• Setting data normalization and log retention

Step 3: 24/7 monitoring by Dutch SOC

• Threat detection via threat intelligence feeds
• Automatic alerts, prioritization by impact
• Live dashboards with KPIs

Step 4: Incident response workflows

• Automatic reporting to AP within 72 hours (AVG)
• Escalation processes to IT, DPO, management
• Root cause analysis and recovery

Step 5: Review & optimization

• Periodic audits and reports
• Detecting trends and predicting threats
• Integration with awareness training

 

Common mistakes in Dutch implementations

• Only install SIEM without 24/7 monitoring
• No clear workflows for incident response
• Alert fatigue: too many notifications, too little action
• Lack of compliance documentation

 

How ALTA-ICT prevents this:

• SOC with clear playbooks for each type of incident
• KPI dashboards for management and CISO
• AVG/NIS2 documentation included as standard
• Experience with healthcare (NEN7510), finance (DNB) and government (BIO)

 

What does a SOC/SIEM get you?

• Faster detection: on average 48% faster compared to traditional IT
• Lower damage: in the case of ransomware or insider threats
• Fewer fines: through proper reporting to AP and regulators
• Reputation protection: preventing data breaches in the media
• Cost savings: through automated log analysis and fewer manual checks

 

Why choose ALTA-ICT

• ISO27001 / ISO9001 / NEN7510 certified team
• 24/7 Dutch SOC with local language & culture
• Custom dashboards, not a black box
• Personalized approach and rapid implementation (2-4 weeks)
• Proactive detection with proven impact

 

FAQ

Do I need a SIEM if I am using Microsoft 365? Yes. Microsoft has logs, but no 24/7 tracking or correlation with other systems.

What is the difference between SOC and SIEM? SIEM collects data, SOC analyzes and responds with experts.

How soon can you start? Within 10 working days of intake. Urgent trajectories possible within 72 hours.

What does a SIEM solution cost on average? From €950/month for SMEs (incl. monitoring, reporting, compliance).

Should I report this to the Personal Data Authority? For data breaches: yes, within 72 hours. Our SOC helps with correct reporting.

 

Conclusion

A SOC/SIEM is not a technical luxury, but a strategic must. You are not buying a tool – you are buying peace of mind, control and security.

Don’t let hackers have a chance. Make sure you know before they get in.

📞 Book your free consultation today: alta-ict.co.uk/free-consultation