ITogether

Security Operations Centre (SOCaaS)

ITogether's SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) provides comprehensive 24/7 monitoring and management of your cybersecurity environment. Utilising advanced detection technologies and expert analysts, our service rapidly identifies and responds to threats, ensuring your data and systems are protected against cyber attacks while complying with industry standards.

Features

• 24/7 Monitoring: Constant surveillance of your network and systems.
• Threat Detection: Advanced technologies identify threats quickly.
• Incident Response: Rapid reaction to mitigate potential security breaches.
• Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to security regulations.
• Expert Analysis: Skilled cybersecurity professionals analyze and respond.
• Real-Time Alerts: Immediate notifications about security incidents.
• Forensic Analysis: Detailed investigations into security breaches.
• Customizable Reporting: Tailored reports on security status and incidents.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security Posture: Stronger defence against cyber threats.
• Minimised Risk: Reduces potential for data breaches and attacks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets critical industry compliance requirements.
• Operational Efficiency: Frees up internal resources for other tasks.
• Proactive Protection: Anticipates and mitigates risks before escalation.
• Peace of Mind: Confidence in robust, continuous security monitoring.
• Cost-Effective: More affordable than in-house SOC operations.
• Scalable Service: Adapts to changing security needs and growth.

• Free trial available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 15

Service ID

113074159080464

Contact

Tim Ripper
01133410123
sales@itogether.co.uk

About your service

• Service categories:

  Systems Infrastructure Software

  Security

  • Cloud native application protection platform
  • Endpoint security
  • Security analytics
  • Governance, risk and compliance

  Identity and access management

  • Access
  • Privilege

  Network security

  • Trusted network access and protection
  • Active application security

  Data security

  • Information protection
  • Digital trust
• Multi cloud support: Yes

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: Yes, but can also be used as a standalone service
• What software services is the service an extension to: Cloud Management
• Cloud deployment model:
  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
  • Hybrid cloud
• Service constraints: None
• System requirements: N/A

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: Priority Level - Maximum Response Time Target P1 – Major Impact - 1 Hour P2 – Moderate Impact - 4 Hours P3 – Low Impact - 6 Hours
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: Yes
• Web chat support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support accessibility standard: None or don’t know
• How the web chat support is accessible: Our service is B2B and currently is not tested according to EN 301 549 accessibility standards.
• Web chat accessibility testing: Our service is B2B and currently is not tested according to EN 301 549 accessibility standards.
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Support includes:; - Rule based changes; - Configuration changes; - User creation and deletion; - Software updates and management *critical patching and minor OS configuration changes / updates.; - Guaranteed SLAs; - Quarterly Service Review
• Support available to third parties: No
• AI chatbot: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: ITogether assists clients with the onboarding of our SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) through a structured, supportive process designed to integrate our security operations seamlessly into your existing IT environment. The process begins with a preliminary consultation where our team gathers information about your current security measures, network architecture, and specific business needs. This step ensures that our SOCaaS is tailored to provide the most effective protection for your organisation.; ; Following the initial assessment, ITogether’s experts will work with your IT team to configure and deploy the necessary monitoring tools and software. We focus on establishing a secure connection between your network and our SOC, implementing real-time threat detection systems, and setting up custom alert parameters tailored to your operational requirements.; ; Training sessions are conducted to familiarize your staff with the SOCaaS dashboard, alert system, and protocols for incident response. These sessions are crucial for ensuring that your team knows how to respond efficiently and effectively to security notifications.; ; Throughout the onboarding process, ITogether provides continuous support and guidance, addressing any technical questions and adjusting configurations as needed. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition and to empower your team with the knowledge and tools required for ongoing security management.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: Nothing is kept in this service. Any data held by us is destroyed once the contract ends.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract the licensing will cease, and the client will have no access to the license. The client will need to have found an alternative license to cover them moving forward from this point. There are no additional costs incurred upon termination of the contract.
• Documentation accessibility standard: None or don’t know
• How the documentation is accessible: Our service is B2B and currently is not tested according to EN 301 549 accessibility standards.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Opera
  • Other
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: No
• Service interface: No
• User support accessibility: None or don’t know
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: API used to allow monitoring of certain traffic types only
• API documentation: No
• API sandbox or test environment: No
• Customisation available: No

Scaling

• Independence of resources: The service is built on public cloud infrastructure and scales automatically to accommodate new users. Each service account is provisioned as a separate tenancy with no interaction between tenancies.

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: # of Tickets opened; Reason for ticket opening; Ticket SLA times; SLA's met; SLA's exceeded; Reason behind
• Reporting types:
  • Regular reports
  • Reports on request
• Resource tagging: No
• FOCUS resource tagging: No

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller providing extra support
• Organisation whose services are being resold: Multiple

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations:
  • United Kingdom
  • European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Other locations
• User control over data storage and processing locations: No
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 4.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a CREST-approved service provider
• Protecting data at rest: Encryption of all physical media
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Equipment disposal approach: In-house destruction process
• Data sanitisation type: Deleted data can’t be directly accessed / Cryptographic Erasure

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Not required
• Data export formats: CSV
• Data import formats: CSV

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks:
  • Private network or public sector network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
• Data protection within supplier network:
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: ITogether's SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) guarantees high availability to ensure continuous and robust protection for your business. This is achieved through the use of state-of-the-art, redundant infrastructure and cloud technologies that provide fail-safe operations and minimize downtime. Our SOC operates across multiple data centers with automated failover capabilities, ensuring that even in the event of a hardware or software failure, the service remains uninterrupted. Additionally, our team of cybersecurity professionals monitors the system around the clock, ready to respond immediately to any issues. This comprehensive approach guarantees that our SOCaaS is always operational, safeguarding your assets 24/7.
• Approach to resilience: ITogether's SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) embodies a resilient approach to cybersecurity, designed to maintain robust protection continuously. This resilience is achieved through a multi-layered infrastructure that includes redundant systems and data backup solutions, ensuring that services can withstand various types of disruptions without significant impact. Our geographically dispersed data centers enhance this resilience by mitigating the risk associated with physical location disruptions such as natural disasters. Furthermore, our SOCaaS utilises advanced cloud technologies that provide elastic scalability and automatic failover capabilities, enabling quick recovery and adaptation to changing threat landscapes. By integrating these elements, ITogether ensures that SOCaaS remains strong and adaptive, providing dependable security operations regardless of external or internal challenges.
• Outage reporting: ITogether's SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) implements a proactive approach to managing and communicating outage alerts, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed promptly in the event of service disruptions. This process starts with real-time monitoring systems that detect and diagnose issues automatically, minimizing the time to identify outages. When an outage is detected, our SOCaaS immediately triggers an automated alert system. These alerts are disseminated through multiple channels, including emails, SMS messages, and direct notifications on client dashboards, to ensure that the information reaches the relevant parties quickly and efficiently.; ; Furthermore, our dedicated team of IT professionals provides continuous support, offering updates and detailed information about the outage status, expected resolution time, and steps being taken to restore service. This transparent communication helps maintain trust and allows clients to manage their operations effectively during interruptions. Our commitment to swift and clear communication during outages underscores our dedication to client service and operational resilience.

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication:
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Only certain individuals are able to access support services when required.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication:
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Dedicated link (for example VPN)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: User-defined
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: User-defined
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards:
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • Other
• Other security governance standards: Cyber Essentials
• Information security policies and processes: ISO27001:2022 plus we are Cyber Essentials certified and ITogether has our own Information Security Policy which can be provided upon request. This includes the reporting structure for any incidents.
• Software Security Code of Practice: Yes

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: At ITogether, we approach change management by rigorously aligning with industry standards, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption. Our methodology is grounded in best practices from ITIL and ISO frameworks, providing a structured and effective approach to managing changes in our clients' IT environments. We prioritise clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and thorough impact assessments to mitigate risks. By adhering to these standards, we ensure that every change is strategically planned, executed with precision, and closely monitored for success. This commitment and adherence to established protocols ensures that our clients' IT infrastructures remain robust, secure, and aligned with their business objectives.
• Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management approach: At ITogether, our vulnerability management process is meticulously crafted to adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring the security and integrity of our clients' IT infrastructures. We employ a proactive approach, continuously scanning for vulnerabilities and aligning with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST to guide our practices. Our strategy includes regular assessments, timely patch management, and thorough risk analysis to prioritise threats based on severity and potential impact. By implementing a cycle of identification, evaluation, treatment, and review, we ensure vulnerabilities are efficiently mitigated, keeping our clients' systems secure against evolving cyber threats.
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: At ITogether, our protective monitoring is guided by standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring our clients’ IT environments are robustly secured. We employ continuous, advanced monitoring techniques to detect and respond to threats swiftly, minimising potential impacts. Our approach combines real-time analytics and threat intelligence to proactively identify risks, offering our clients a high level of security and compliance. This strategy allows us to protect against emerging cyber threats effectively, providing peace of mind and a secure foundation for our clients’ operations. Our commitment to vigilant, expert analysis underpins a secure, resilient IT infrastructure.
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: At ITogether, our incident management approach aligns with ISO/IEC 27001 and ITIL standards to ensure rapid, effective responses to IT incidents, minimising impact on our clients' operations. We prioritise swift identification, assessment, and resolution of incidents, supported by a structured communication plan that keeps stakeholders informed throughout the process. Our dedicated team employs best practices for incident analysis and resolution, enabling quick restoration of services and thorough post-incident reviews to prevent future occurrences. This meticulous approach ensures resilience, maintains service continuity, and enhances overall security, providing our clients with the confidence that their IT environments are in expert hands.
• Post-quantum cryptography secure: No

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Supplier-defined process

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Pricing

• Discount for educational organisations: No
• Free trial available: Yes
• Description of free trial: 30 day free trial of service

Discount percentage by annual call-off contract value (excluding VAT)

• Less than £250,000: 0%
• Between £250,000 and £500,000: 0%
• Between £500,001 and £1,000,000: 0%
• Between £1,000,001 and £2,500,000: 0%
• Between £2,500,001 and £5,000,000: 0%
• Over £5,000,001: 0%

Non-mandatory Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Assessment Bureau
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: Friday 10 October 2025
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2022 certification: No
• ISO 9001 certification: No
• Quality management systems (QMS): No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number: 6a64b996-921c-4efd-b13f-370786a8e974
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Cyber Essentials Alternative: None of the criteria
• Other security certifications: No

Social value

• Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery:

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 1: Fair work: That offers fair wages and good working conditions. Help people get a job, stay in work, and progress in their careers, with good employment opportunities across the country. Notes: Where there is a large proportion of labour costs in the contract, commercial teams should consider MAC in Outcome 1 as a priority

    • New or retained jobs on the contract workforce in the relevant area that meet the criteria set out in MAC 1b, 1c and 1d
    • Providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified
    • Ensuring new workers are informed of their right to join a trade union
    • Employment contracts that reflect actual hours worked; steps taken to ensure employees understand their contracts and have the ability to review and adjust them if actual hours regularly exceed contracted hours
    • Payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce
    • Measures to support in-work progression to help people in the contract workforce, to move into higher paid work by developing new skills relevant to the contract
    • Volunteering opportunities for staff
    • Understanding of the modern slavery risks and issues affecting the market, industry, sector or country (of origin or of source) relevant to the contract, and the workforce in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key subcontractors

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.

    • Understanding of employment and relevant skills issues, and of the education and training issues relating to the contract. Illustrative examples: demographics, skills shortages, new opportunities in high growth sectors, geographic/local community and skills/employment challenges

  • Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.

    Policy Outcome 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains: Support economic growth through enabling resilient businesses, opportunities for small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises

    • Understanding of the types of businesses in the market and the level of participation by new businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals
    • Understanding of local demographics, needs and opportunities for the co-design of the goods, services and works to be delivered under the contract

  • Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower: To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero

    Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.

    • Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
    • Understanding of how to influence staff, suppliers, customers, communities and/or any other appropriate stakeholders through the delivery of the contract to support climate and nature protection and improvement

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 6: Employment and training: For those who face barriers to employment

    • Delivery of training schemes and programmes to address any identified skills gaps and under-representation in the workforce for the contract (e.g. prison leavers, care leavers, kinship carers, disabled people)
    • Understanding of the issues affecting the representation of disabled people in the workforce in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors
    • Understanding of the issues affecting inequality in employment, skills and pay in the market, industry or sector relevant to the contract, and in the supplier’s own organisation and those of its key sub-contractors. Measures to tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce

  • Mission: Break down barriers to opportunity: By reforming our childcare and education systems, to make sure there is no class ceiling on the ambitions of young people in Britain

    Policy Outcome 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities: For the contract workforce, reducing barriers to entry for under-represented groups.

    • Understanding of the issues affecting the development of new skills by target cohort
    • Understanding of issues relating to entering the contract workforce

  • Mission: Build an NHS fit for the future: That is there when people need it; with fewer lives lost to the biggest killers; in a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer.

    Policy Outcome 8: Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing: In the supply chain and communities in the relevant area.

    • Understanding of issues relating to health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, in the contract workforce

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at sales@itogether.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.