SOC, Reinvented
DFS Overwatch
Threat detection, risk reduction, and automated patching, under one trusted name.
The security problem no one talks about
Most organizations don't have a clear cyber resilience strategy. They're tool-rich and process-poor, resulting in incomplete defense, unaddressed vulnerabilities, and weak security management.
Tool sprawl, zero visibility
The average mid-market company manages 6–10 security vendors. Each one generates its own alerts, its own dashboard, its own invoice. Nobody sees the full picture because there isn't one.
Alert fatigue is the real threat
SOC teams process thousands of alerts per day. When 95% are false positives, real threats get buried. The breach that hits you won't be the one you missed. It'll be the one you ignored.
Delayed patching opens the door
57% of breaches exploit known, unpatched vulnerabilities. Every day a patch sits in a queue is another day an attacker can walk through the front door. Manual patching can't keep up.
You can't hire your way out
There are 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally. Even if you could hire a full SOC team, you'd spend $500K+ per year on salary alone, and you'd still need the tools on top of that.
There is a better way.
One team. One platform. Every threat investigated, every patch automated, every endpoint protected.
Four reasons we're different
We built Overwatch for organizations that are tired of buying tools and still feeling exposed.
Not another vendor. We are your security team.
No more dashboards you'll never open. No more vendors who don't know your name. DFS Overwatch operates as an extension of your team, as embedded or as hands-off as you need.
Every alert investigated. Every threat answered.
Most MDR tools send you a notification and call it done. We investigate, we isolate, we remediate. You get results, not homework.
Forged in 20+ years of incident response
Our analysts have led the response to ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, insider malfeasance, and active intrusions. That experience isn't a sales pitch. It's our resume. Faster detection, fewer false positives, response playbooks that actually hold up.
Security built around you
Whether it's Overwatch or another DFS solution, we match the protection to your environment, your team, and your risk; not the other way around.
Stop juggling 10+ vendors
Every service below is built into Overwatch. One platform, one vendor, one bill, one team to call.
Fewer vendors. Stronger security. Lower overhead.
Consolidating your security stack under Overwatch eliminates integration gaps, reduces administrative burden, and gives your team a single point of contact for everything from threat detection to patching to incident response.
Protection levels at a glance
Choose the tier that matches your risk tolerance. Scale up anytime.
Essential
- 8×5 SOC monitoring & automated blocking
- Endpoint protection (workstations & servers)
- Network threat detection
- Email security monitoring
- SaaS / cloud app protection
- Active Directory monitoring
- DFS SOC analyst alert validation
- Threat intelligence integration
- Attack surface management
Advanced
- Automated patch management
- Third-party application patching
- Vulnerability management
- Compliance documentation
Complete
- Upgrade to 24/7/365 SOC monitoring
- Incident response advisory support
- Dark web credential monitoring
- Security compliance reporting
Each tier replaces multiple standalone vendor contracts. Compare total stack cost, not line-item price.
The technology behind your defense
We pair best-in-class platforms with Alaska's most experienced security team. The technology detects. Our analysts decide.
Advanced extended detection & response
- 100% MITRE ATT&CK detection with technique-level coverage, protection, and prevention
- Autonomous threat blocking before analysts even see the alert
- Full environment coverage: endpoints, mobile, servers, email, SaaS/cloud, Active Directory, and network
- Fills gaps that Microsoft Defender ATP and standalone EDRs routinely miss
- Integrated attack surface management and risk scoring
Automated smart patching
- Automated OS and third-party patching across distributed environments
- Vulnerability management with prioritized remediation
- Compliance documentation and reporting built in
- Closes the #1 exploit window: known, unpatched vulnerabilities
- Award-winning patch management technology
DFS Security Operations Center
Technology catches threats. Our analysts finish the job. Our SOC analysts validate every alert, investigate every anomaly, and provide direct guidance when it matters. This isn't an automated inbox. It's a team of incident responders standing behind your business.
Real breach experience. Not just alert monitoring.
Our SOC analysts aren't reading from a script. They've led investigations, contained active threats, and led victims to a successful resolution.
Incident investigation
Our team has conducted forensic investigations across ransomware attacks, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats spanning multiple industries. We understand attack patterns because we've traced them from first entry to full compromise.
Alert validation & triage
We combine automated detection with analyst-driven investigation to validate every threat that matters. Our team assesses severity, investigates context, delivers actionable guidance, and intervenes when necessary. Real threats get real responses, not just another ticket in the queue.
Compliance & risk guidance
Security doesn't end at detection. Our team helps you understand your compliance posture, document your controls, and translate technical findings into the language auditors, insurers, and boards need to hear.
Response & recovery guidance
We've guided organizations through critical incidents, minimizing downtime and ensuring complete threat eradication. When seconds count, you want a team that has done this before, not one that's searching Google.
This isn't theoretical knowledge. It's 20+ years of incident response experience protecting your organization.
How we compare
DFS Overwatch vs. the two names you'll hear most. Here's where we stand.
| Capability | DFS Overwatch | Huntress | Arctic Wolf |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITRE ATT&CK Detection | 100% | Not evaluated | Not evaluated |
| Autonomous Threat Blocking | ✓Instant, pre-analyst | HybridAuto low-severity, SOC for critical | PartialAurora only, AI-governed |
| Automated Patch Management | ✓DFS Firebreak included | Visibility onlyESPM flags, no deploy | ✗Not included |
| Third-Party App Patching | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Vulnerability Management | ✓Included in Advanced+ | ✓Via ESPM | ✓Managed Risk (separate SKU) |
| Email Security Monitoring | ✓ | ITDR onlyIdentity-layer, no gateway | PartialOnly M365 log monitoring |
| SaaS / Cloud App Protection | ✓ | LimitedM365 + Google Workspace | ✓IaaS + SaaS monitoring |
| Active Directory Monitoring | ✓ | PartialM365/Entra ID only, no on-prem | ✓Requires dedicated AD sensor |
| Cloud Identity Monitoring | ✓ | SeparateManaged ITDR (add-on) | ✓Included in MDR |
| Dark Web Monitoring | ✓Complete tier | ✗ | Add-onVia Managed Risk |
| Ransomware Warranty | $1MAll tiers | ✗ | Up to $3MAurora bundles only |
| Attack Surface Management | ✓All tiers | PartialVia ESPM posture | Add-onVia Managed Risk |
| IR Advisory / Guidance | ✓Overwatch Complete | ✗ | Add-onIncident360 retainer |
| Compliance Reporting | ✓ | ✓Via ESPM/SIEM | Add-onVia Managed Risk |
| Starting Price | $22/EP/mo | ~$3–4/EP/mo | Custom quote only |
| Included at Base Price | 14 / 14 ✓ | 2 / 14 | 4 / 14 |
More coverage. More included. One price.
DFS Overwatch includes high-end protection containing capabilities that competitors either don't offer, sell as separate products, or deliver in stripped-down form.