Security Operations Centers (SOCs) face the ongoing challenge of protecting corporate data, necessitating careful decision-making regarding the selection of appropriate tools, especially in the context of economic scrutiny. Each organization's SOC needs are unique, and the decision to adopt a single-vendor or multi-vendor approach must align with specific operational requirements. Effective SOC tools should cover a broad spectrum of functionalities, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. For organizations beginning their SOC tooling journey, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, particularly those designed for cloud-native environments, can provide critical insights. Solutions like the Logz.io Cloud SIEM, which are offered as Software as a Service (SaaS), help by managing maintenance and scaling. To aid in SOC tooling decisions, resources such as the Gartner report on selecting appropriate SOC tools are available, providing guidance on aligning technology investments with organizational goals and adapting to evolving threat landscapes.