Cloud SIEM vs On-Prem SIEM: Pros and Cons for SMB Security Teams
Cloud SIEM usually wins for SMBs because it scales faster and reduces platform overhead, but on-prem SIEM still has a place in legacy and control-heavy environments.
Security Operations
Building and running effective security operations without an in-house SOC. Covers SIEM deployment with Microsoft Sentinel, managed detection and response (MDR), threat monitoring, incident response, and the people and processes behind 24/7 security coverage.
SOC Vendors: How to Compare and Choose
Most SOC vendor lists are written by SOC vendors. You already know how those end. The author’s own service wins. Pricing stays vague. The awkward trade-offs never make it into
How to Measure Cybersecurity ROI: Metrics for Boards and CFOs
Learn how to measure cybersecurity ROI with ROSI formulas, FAIR analysis, and board-ready metrics. Practical frameworks for SMBs.
Benefits of Managed Security Services
Benefits of managed security services for SMBs: 24/7 coverage, specialist expertise, stronger detection, predictable cost, and better compliance support.
Human-Led MDR vs Automated MDR: Why the Analyst Difference Matters
Human-led MDR vs automated MDR compared. Learn why analyst expertise matters for threat detection and how to evaluate MDR providers.
Security Posture Reporting: How to Build Metrics That Actually Matter
Learn which security posture metrics drive decisions, how to build reports using Microsoft tools, and what NIS2 requires.
MDR Vendor Evaluation Checklist: How to Choose the Right Provider
You’ve decided the organisation needs Managed Detection and Response. The hard part should be over. It isn’t. Falconer Security watches IT directors and MSP owners across Sweden trip on the
Geopolitical Cyber Threats in 2026: What Nordic SMBs Need to Know
Nation-state cyber threats now target Nordic SMBs. Learn which threat actors operate in the Nordics and how to defend your business.
SIEM Integration: Connecting Your Security Stack to Microsoft Sentinel
Learn how to integrate your security stack with Microsoft Sentinel. Covers data connectors, deployment order, cost optimization, and NIS2 compliance.
Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake Meters: A Cost Management Guide
Understand the five Microsoft Sentinel data lake meters, what drives each cost, and how to monitor and control spending.