JAKARTA - Kaspersky's global findings reveal that the majority of organizations plan to build a Security Operations Center (SOC) to strengthen their overall security posture.
According to the study, the average budget planned to establish SOC globally is around 2 million US dollars (Rp33.8 trillion). However, this figure hides significant variations in the level of expectations.
In Asia Pacific (APAC), 93% of organizations plan budgets under 1 million US dollars (Rp16.9 trillion), while in Indonesia, the figure reaches 91%. However, some companies still allocate larger funds, even up to 5 million US dollars (Rp84.6 trillion), with an average investment of 3.5 million US dollars (Rp59.2 trillion) for SOC implementation.
The amount of this budget is generally influenced by the scale of the company and the level of outsourcing. Small companies tend to choose simpler investments, while large organizations design SOC projects with higher costs due to the complexity of infrastructure and broader operational needs.
Countries such as Vietnam and China have even been recorded as daring to invest above the global average, in line with the focus on digital sovereignty. While many other countries are not inclined to spend more than 1 million US dollars (Rp. 16.9 trillion).
Head of Kaspersky SOC Consulting, Roman Nazarov, explained that the initial cost of building a SOC usually includes licenses and hardware, while long-term operational costs, especially the salaries of experts, are the largest component of the total cost. Therefore, careful strategic planning is considered important so that investments provide optimal results.
"To ensure that this investment is effective and aligned with the needs of the organization, it is critical to develop a strategic plan that clearly defines goals, processes, and milestones from the outset. This approach helps maximize return on investment and build a robust cybersecurity posture," said Roman.
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