How to win: SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

About this contract

Jisc operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) providing managed security monitoring, detection, and response services to organisations across the UK education and research sector. Jisc intends to procure a platform to support its detection, investigation, automation, and response functions. A pre market engagement exercise has been conducted for the purpose of investigating the most appropriate route to market/ viable SIEM/SOAR solution for Jisc. The PME carried out has been undertaken solely to inform Jisc's understanding of the market. Participation in such activities will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process, including supplier selection or shortlisting, which will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. • This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. • Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal

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