R3 faced a critical choice: Spend millions trying to build a 24/7 SOC from scratch or find a partner who could do it better.
In this interview, R3 CTO Kyle McNaney breaks down the ‘Build vs Buy’ math. Watch as he explains why the internal model is a distraction from growth, and how partnering with Blackpoint gave his organization the equivalent of 3-4 full-time SOC analysts overnight.
R3’s Solution to the SOC ‘Build vs Buy’ Dilemma
Watch: R3’s Solution to the SOC ‘Build vs Buy’ Dilemma
DATE PUBLISHEDJanuary 22, 2026
AUTHORBlackpoint Cyber
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