Emerging threats and new challenges for SMEs: how SOC as a Service tackles advanced attacks
Why italian SMEs are targeted by new threats?
The current cyber threat landscape in Italy is marked by an unprecedented and dramatic rise in cyberattacks, leading to what can be described as a true “cyber crisis.”
According to the latest Report Clusit 2026, 507 incidents were recorded in Italy over the last year (+42% compared to 2024), representing 9.6% of all attacks globally.
The Manufacturing sector confirms its position as a prime target for attackers, a sector in which Italy stands out for its number of victims compared to the rest of the world, with 16% of total attacks.
Italian SMEs, often lacking a dedicated security team and constrained by limited resources, are ideal targets: outdated infrastructures, fragmented security policies, and limited visibility into IT security status make it easier for attackers to infiltrate and compromise data.
The main challenges SMEs face
- Limited capacity for continuous monitoring
- Slow response times in case of incidents
- Difficulties in meeting compliance requirements and increasingly stringent regulatory obligations
- Increasing of attack surface
What is SOC as a Service and why it’s worth it
A SOC as a Service (Managed Security Operations Center) provides monitoring, analysis, and incident response as an outsourced service.
For SMEs, this represents a practical and cost-effective solution: they gain access to specialized expertise, advanced technologies, and continuous monitoring, without the expense of hiring costly in-house staff.
Key benefits for SMEs:
- 24/7 monitoring: timely detection of anomalies
- Reduced mean time to detect and respond to threats
- Predictable costs and scalability based on business need.
- Comprehensive management of cybersecurity protection activities
- Compliance to the main regulations, such as NIS2 Directive.
How CyberTrust 365’s SG-SOC Service helps SMEs to enhance the security and compliance posture
SG-SOC as a Service is the solution offered by CyberTrust 365, which leverages the SGBox SIEM & SOAR platform to deliver a comprehensive service for monitoring, analysis, and response to various types of cyber threats.
This service allows SMEs to focus on core business activities without worrying about cybersecurity, thanks to a dedicated team of experts who ensure 24/7 monitoring of the company’s security posture.
Here’s how SG-SOC counters threats:
Team of dedicated experts
A team of qualified security engineers ready to provide immediate support and assistance, starting from the on-boarding phase.
Advanced detection
By correlating events and performing behavioral analysis, SG-SOC can identify suspicious patterns, even when attacks involve new techniques or exploit AI-driven automation.
Threat intelligence and continuous updates
The service integrates internal and external intelligence sources, enabling the detection of threats before they materialize.
Rapid and automated response
Leveraging SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation & Response) capabilities within the SGBox platform, the service automates repetitive tasks and alert management, reducing average analysis time and maximizing response effectiveness.
Compliance support
SG-SOC helps businesses comply with regulations such as GDPR and NIS2 through advanced log and event management, as well as detailed reporting.