Sikich: Chicago MSSP
Provider Snapshot
- Core services
- Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), SIEM Management, Vulnerability Management +5 more
- Platforms
- Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk +2 more
- Client focus
- SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+)
- Response SLA
- 1 hour
- Website
- sikich.com
Sikich, headquartered in Chicago, IL, delivers Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), SIEM Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Penetration Testing and Incident Response from one security operations center in the US, with a one hour response commitment. Its buyers are Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government & Public Sector, Nonprofit and Education teams, backed by SOC 2 Type II certification and FFIEC, GLBA and FERPA coverage.
Company Details
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Founded
- 1982
- Employees
- 1000+
- SOCs
- 1
- Response SLA
- 1 hour
Pricing
- Pricing Model
- Fixed monthly
- Starting Price
- Custom quote
About Sikich
Sikich ranks among the top 30 US accounting firms nationally and combines a mature CPA/advisory practice with a comprehensive managed security services offering. Their MSSP practice includes a 24/7 Security Operations Center, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, SIEM deployment and management, endpoint detection, incident response, and a virtual CISO service — all at predictable fixed monthly costs. Sikich's deep compliance expertise spans FFIEC (banking), PCI DSS (payments), HIPAA (healthcare), FERPA (education), GLBA (financial), and SOC 1/2/3 audit services. The firm serves organizations across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, nonprofit, and government sectors and was named a Great Place to Work for multiple years, reflecting strong retention of experienced security professionals.
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Sikich offers 8 security services. Click any service to see other providers that offer it.
Industries Served
Sikich has experience serving 7 industries, including the regulatory requirements and security challenges unique to each.
Supported Platforms
Sikich supports 5 security platforms. MSSPs with hands-on experience in your tools can onboard faster and tune detections more accurately.
Client Company Sizes
Sikich serves SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+) organizations. Providers focused on your company size tend to offer pricing and service levels that match your budget and team capacity.
Compliance Frameworks Supported
Sikich provides compliance support for 9 frameworks. Compliance support typically includes control mapping, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Certifications Held
Sikich holds 1 certification. Each certification means the provider passed an independent audit of their security practices, operations, or technical skills.
Sikich Categories and Capabilities
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Regions served
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Global
- North America
Verified capabilities
- 24/7 Monitoring
- Managed Detection & Response
- Managed SIEM
- Managed EDR
- Incident Response Retainer
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security
- Email Security
- Network Security
- Endpoint Security
- Compliance Services
- SOC as a Service
- Log Management
- DFIR Services
- Red Team Services
Technology integrations
- Microsoft Azure
What Should You Ask When Evaluating Sikich?
Before engaging any MSSP, use these questions to assess whether the provider is the right fit for your organization. These apply to Sikich and any other provider on your shortlist.
- What is included in the base service vs. what costs extra? Clarify whether incident response, compliance reporting, and additional log source onboarding are included or billed separately.
- What response actions does the provider take directly? Some MSSPs only send alerts for your team to act on. Others take containment actions like host isolation or account lockout on your behalf.
- What does the onboarding process look like? Ask about typical onboarding timelines, how much work your team needs to put in, and when full monitoring coverage goes live.
- Can you provide references from similar organizations? Ask for references from companies in your industry and size segment. The experience of similar organizations is the best predictor of how the MSSP will perform for you.
- What happens if we need to switch providers? Understand data portability, contract termination terms, and transition support. A transparent exit process is a sign of a provider that prioritizes long-term trust over lock-in.
Coverage and Credentials
What security services does Sikich provide?
Sikich provides Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), SIEM Management, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Incident Response, Compliance Management, Penetration Testing, and Security Awareness Training.
Which industries does Sikich serve?
Sikich serves Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government & Public Sector, Nonprofit, Education, and Technology.
What size organizations does Sikich support?
Sikich supports SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000), and Enterprise (1000+) organizations.
Which security platforms does Sikich work with?
Sikich works with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Qualys, and Nessus.
Where does Sikich operate security operations centers?
Sikich operates security operations centers in US.
How many security operations centers does Sikich operate?
Sikich operates 1 security operations center.
How quickly does Sikich respond to incidents?
Sikich states a response time SLA of 1 hour.
Which compliance frameworks does Sikich support?
Sikich supports SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, FFIEC, GLBA, FERPA, and NIST CSF.
Which certifications does Sikich hold?
Sikich holds SOC 2 Type II.
Market Context
Selected insights from 404 MSSPs in our dataset
- Platform34% of MSSPs support Microsoft Sentinel
- Platform54% of MSSPs support Splunk
- Industry57% of MSSPs serve Government & Public Sector organizations
- Industry16% of MSSPs serve Nonprofit organizations
- Compliance58% of MSSPs support HIPAA compliance
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