308% annual ROI with
Expel MDR

Inside the report: the build vs. buy dilemma solved with hard data

Deciding whether to build or buy a security operations center (SOC) is the evergreen question for organizations that are solving business challenges. Security leaders face a critical decision: build an in-house security operations center (SOC) or partner with a managed detection and response (MDR) provider?

Enterprise Strategy Group’s in-depth analysis revealed compelling evidence that partnering with Expel delivers extraordinary value:

• Accelerate protection by 24+ months: skip the lengthy build phase and deploy comprehensive protection immediately
• Slash implementation costs by 80%: redirect your IT budget toward strategic initiatives rather than infrastructure
• Achieve 99% risk reduction: get enterprise-grade security without the enterprise-scale investment
• Eliminate 90% of alert noise: free your team from alert fatigue to focus on what matters most
• Realize 308% ROI in just one year: independently verified return that continues to grow over time

The evidence is clear: building an in-house SOC typically takes 12+ months to implement and faces ongoing challenges with talent retention and technology optimization. Meanwhile, Expel customers experience immediate protection and measurable results.

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