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 in 2025 is marked by an unprecedented and dramatic rise in cyberattacks, leading to what can be described as a true “cyber crisis.”
In the first half of 2025 alone, more than 1,500 cyber incidents were recorded in Italy, an increase of over 50% compared to the previous year. Severe attacks have nearly doubled.
Italy now ranks first in Europe for the intensity of cyberattacks, accounting for about 10% of all global 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Italian SMEs, often lacking a dedicated security team and constrained by limited resources, are ideal targets: outdated infrastructures, fragmented security policies, and limited visibility into IT security status make it easier for attackers to infiltrate and compromise data.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
- Shortage of in-house cybersecurity expertise
- Slow response times in case of incidents
- Difficulties in meeting compliance requirements and increasingly stringent regulatory obligations
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
How CyberTrust 365’s SG-SOC Service tackles emerging threats
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:
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.