What is SOC as a Service (SOCaaS)?

SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) is a managed security service that provides organizations with a fully outsourced Security Operations Center. Svalbard Security's SOCaaS in Vancouver offers 24/7 security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response with a 4.6-minute average response time. It's typically 60-70% less expensive than building an in-house SOC.

What is the difference between MDR, XDR, and SOCaaS?

MDR (Managed Detection & Response) focuses on threat detection and response with human analysts. XDR (Extended Detection & Response) provides unified threat detection across all attack vectors (endpoints, network, cloud, email). SOCaaS provides a complete managed Security Operations Center. Svalbard Security offers all three services from our Vancouver-based SOC, and we help clients choose the right solution for their needs.

How much does penetration testing cost in Vancouver?

Penetration testing costs in Vancouver vary based on scope, complexity, and type of testing required. Svalbard Security offers competitive pricing for web application, network, API, and cloud penetration testing. Contact us for a free consultation and customized quote. All our penetration testers are CREST certified.

What cybersecurity services does Svalbard Security offer in Vancouver?

Svalbard Security offers comprehensive cybersecurity services in Vancouver including: SOC as a Service (SOCaaS), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, GRC services, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, and compliance consulting (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PIPEDA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Is Svalbard Security certified?

Yes, Svalbard Security is ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, and CREST accredited. Our security analysts hold industry certifications including CISSP, OSCP, CEH, and GIAC. We're proudly Canadian owned and operated from Vancouver, BC.

Do you offer 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring?

Yes, Svalbard Security provides 24/7/365 security monitoring through our SOCaaS, MDR, and XDR services. Our Vancouver-based security analysts monitor your environment around the clock with an industry-leading 4.6-minute average response time to security incidents.

What industries does Svalbard Security serve?

Svalbard Security serves organizations across Vancouver and Canada in financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, manufacturing, government, and professional services. We specialize in compliance requirements for regulated industries including PIPEDA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.

How do I report a cybersecurity incident?

For emergency cybersecurity incidents, call Svalbard Security's 24/7 incident response hotline at 1-888-863-4454. Our Vancouver-based incident response team provides immediate assistance for cyberattacks, ransomware, data breaches, and other security emergencies.

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Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Heimdall's compliance module maps your security controls to framework requirements in real time. As your environment changes — new cloud resources provisioned, configurations drifted, access policies modified — Heimdall immediately re-evaluates your compliance posture and flags gaps before they become audit findings.

Evidence collection is automated. Instead of scrambling to gather logs, access reports, and configuration exports before an audit, Heimdall maintains a continuously updated evidence repository that maps directly to auditor requests.

Framework Coverage

Six frameworks supported: PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST CSF — all tracked simultaneously from a single control plane.
Control mapping: Heimdall maps a single security control to all applicable framework requirements, eliminating duplicate evidence collection.
Live posture score: Every framework has a real-time compliance score that updates as controls pass or fail.

Automated Evidence Collection

Continuous evidence capture: Access logs, configuration states, vulnerability scan results, and policy acknowledgments collected automatically and time-stamped.
Auditor-ready exports: Evidence packages formatted to match the specific request format of major audit firms.
Gap alerting: When evidence for a required control is missing or expired, Heimdall notifies your team immediately — not two weeks before the audit.

Human GRC Advisors

Audit prep ownership: Svalbard's GRC advisors take full responsibility for preparing your audit package — scheduling, evidence review, pre-audit walkthroughs, and auditor liaison.
3-week average prep time: With Heimdall's automated evidence baseline, audit prep that typically takes 3 months is compressed to 3 weeks.
100% audit pass rate: Every customer Svalbard has prepared for a formal audit has passed on the first attempt.

Certification Preparation

Svalbard GRC advisors guide organizations through initial certification for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. The process begins with a gap assessment against Heimdall's existing posture data, followed by a remediation roadmap, evidence collection, and managed audit coordination. The average time from engagement start to certification is 3 weeks for organizations with existing security programs.

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Framework Coverage

Six frameworks supported: PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST CSF — all tracked simultaneously from a single control plane.
Control mapping: Heimdall maps a single security control to all applicable framework requirements, eliminating duplicate evidence collection.
Live posture score: Every framework has a real-time compliance score that updates as controls pass or fail.

Automated Evidence Collection

Continuous evidence capture: Access logs, configuration states, vulnerability scan results, and policy acknowledgments collected automatically and time-stamped.
Auditor-ready exports: Evidence packages formatted to match the specific request format of major audit firms.
Gap alerting: When evidence for a required control is missing or expired, Heimdall notifies your team immediately — not two weeks before the audit.

Human GRC Advisors

Audit prep ownership: Svalbard's GRC advisors take full responsibility for preparing your audit package — scheduling, evidence review, pre-audit walkthroughs, and auditor liaison.
3-week average prep time: With Heimdall's automated evidence baseline, audit prep that typically takes 3 months is compressed to 3 weeks.
100% audit pass rate: Every customer Svalbard has prepared for a formal audit has passed on the first attempt.

Certification Preparation

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Framework Coverage

Automated Evidence Collection

Human GRC Advisors

Certification Preparation

Audit-ready, always.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Framework Coverage

Automated Evidence Collection

Human GRC Advisors

Certification Preparation

Audit-ready, always.