THREAT‑WATCH
AUDAX ALTERNATIVE
Looking for an Audax alternative?
Teams usually start looking when they want a provider whose full focus is security operations, rather than one service inside a broader offensive-and-defensive security catalog with public-sector-heavy priorities.
Quick answer
Audax is a reasonable choice if you want one local vendor covering MSSP, penetration testing, and digital forensics under one roof, particularly if you're in a heavily regulated sector like banking, shipping, or the public sector. THREAT-WATCH is also a full-service MSSP: MDR, 24/7 SOC, email security, OT/ICS security, backup and disaster recovery, incident response, and NIS2/ISO 27001 compliance, delivered through the THREAT-WATCH platform and one accountable team, with red team assessments through vetted partners. Red team and forensics run through vetted partners rather than alongside monitoring, the same way it works at most MSSPs.
Side by side
| THREAT-WATCH | Audax | |
|---|---|---|
| Business focus | Full-service MSSP: MDR, SOC, email & OT security, compliance, backup/DR, IR | MSSP, penetration testing, application security, and digital forensics |
| Typical clients | Mid-market companies across sectors | Public agencies, banks, shipping companies, educational institutions |
| Delivery model | Direct SOC engineers on every account | SOC-as-a-Service platform combining SIEM, XDR, and CTI |
| Location | Greece / EU-focused | Athens (Nea Smyrni), Greece-headquartered |
| Best fit | Mid-market teams wanting a full-service, independent security partner | Organizations wanting MSSP plus in-house offensive security testing from one vendor |
Why teams look elsewhere
Audax's breadth (MSSP, penetration testing, application security, digital forensics) is a real advantage for consolidated procurement, especially in regulated sectors. If you want monitoring to be the provider's sole focus, that breadth is worth asking about.
SOC is one service among several
Audax publicly covers MSSP, offensive security testing, and forensics. If a dedicated monitoring focus matters to you, ask how SOC engineering is staffed relative to those other lines.
Broad, sector-diverse client base
Audax's published client base spans public agencies, banks, shipping, and education. Ask how support models and priorities are structured for mid-market commercial accounts specifically.
Platform-combination approach
Audax's SOC-as-a-Service combines SIEM, XDR, and CTI into one platform; teams that already run a different stack should confirm how integration actually works in practice.
Where Audax is a reasonable choice
If you need penetration testing, application security, and digital forensics alongside 24/7 monitoring, consolidating those services with one vendor that already serves regulated sectors like banking and public agencies has real appeal.
How THREAT-WATCH is different
We're a full-service MSSP too: MDR, 24/7 SOC, email security, OT/ICS security, backup and disaster recovery, incident response, and NIS2/ISO 27001 compliance, delivered through the THREAT-WATCH platform and one accountable team. Red team work runs through vetted, independent partners we coordinate, rather than the same team that defends you.
- ✓Full-service MSSP focused on mid-market commercial accounts, not one service in a broader catalog
- ✓Built specifically for mid-market commercial accounts
- ✓Vendor-agnostic integration with your existing stack
FAQ
Is switching from Audax disruptive?
We can onboard in parallel with your existing Audax coverage and time the cutover to your renewal date.
Does Audax only serve large or public-sector clients?
Audax's documented client base includes public agencies, banks, shipping companies, and educational institutions, but it operates as a general MSSP. Ask directly about mid-market pricing and account structure.
Is Audax's SOC as dedicated as THREAT-WATCH's?
Audax runs multiple service lines (MSSP, pentesting, forensics), so it's fair to ask how SOC engineering resources are allocated relative to its other offensive-security work. At THREAT-WATCH, offensive testing is coordinated through partners rather than run alongside monitoring, so the two don't compete for the same attention.
Does THREAT-WATCH offer penetration testing or forensics like Audax?
We coordinate red team assessments and forensics through vetted specialist partners rather than running them in-house, so the team testing your defenses isn't the same team defending them.
Get a straight answer on fit
Tell us what Audax currently covers and we'll tell you exactly what changes.