How Our MDR Service Uses CrowdStrike to Protect Your Business 24/7
At 2:47 AM on a Saturday morning, alarms began flashing in InventiveHQ’s Security Operations Center. CrowdStrike’s AI-powered detection engine had identified suspicious PowerShell activity on a healthcare client’s network—the signature of an advanced ransomware attack beginning to unfold.
Within three minutes, our security analysts had isolated the compromised endpoint, contained the threat, and begun forensic analysis. By Monday morning, the practice was operating normally while their previous IT provider would have been discovering the attack for the first time.
🛡️ This scenario illustrates the power of combining CrowdStrike’s industry-leading cybersecurity platform with InventiveHQ’s dedicated 24/7 managed detection and response expertise. For SMBs, this partnership delivers Fortune 500-level protection at a fraction of the cost of building internal security capabilities.
Why InventiveHQ Chose CrowdStrike as Our MDR Foundation
Industry-Leading Threat Detection Technology
CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform represents the pinnacle of modern cybersecurity technology, designed specifically to counter today’s sophisticated threat landscape. Unlike legacy antivirus solutions that rely on outdated signature-based detection, CrowdStrike leverages cloud-native architecture with AI-powered threat hunting and behavioral analysis capabilities.
The platform’s real-time threat intelligence draws from global security operations, processing trillions of events daily through their patented Threat Graph technology. This massive data correlation allows CrowdStrike to identify subtle attack patterns and emerging threats that would be invisible to traditional security tools.
CrowdStrike’s proven track record speaks for itself—the platform successfully stopped major global threats including WannaCry, NotPetya, and numerous nation-state attacks. For SMBs, this means access to the same threat intelligence and detection capabilities that protect the world’s largest enterprises.
Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Platform
The CrowdStrike Falcon platform extends far beyond basic endpoint protection, offering next-generation antivirus with machine learning detection, comprehensive endpoint detection and response (EDR) with forensic capabilities, and advanced threat hunting tools for proactive security investigation.
The platform also includes identity protection and privilege escalation prevention, addressing one of the most common attack vectors targeting SMBs: compromised credentials. This comprehensive approach ensures that threats are detected and stopped at multiple stages of the attack chain.
SMB-Appropriate Technology Stack
What makes CrowdStrike particularly suitable for SMBs is its lightweight agent that delivers enterprise-grade protection with minimal system performance impact. The cloud-based management model requires no on-premises infrastructure, eliminating the capital expenses and maintenance burdens that often make enterprise security solutions prohibitive for smaller organizations.
The scalable licensing model grows with business needs, while integration capabilities ensure seamless operation with existing business systems. This design philosophy makes advanced cybersecurity accessible to organizations of all sizes.
InventiveHQ’s CrowdStrike-Powered MDR Service Architecture
24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring
Continuous threat monitoring with real-time analysis of CrowdStrike telemetry and alerts. Our certified security professionals maintain vigilant watch over client environments around the clock.
- 3-minute average response time to critical alerts
- 99.9% SOC availability
- Tiered escalation procedures
Advanced Threat Detection and Analysis
Machine learning detection engines work continuously to identify unknown threats. Proactive threat hunting goes beyond waiting for alerts to actively search for indicators of compromise.
- Behavioral analysis capabilities
- Custom detection rules
- Global threat intelligence correlation
Incident Response and Containment
Automated response actions for immediate threat isolation and manual intervention for complex threats requiring expert analysis. Comprehensive forensic investigation and impact assessment.
- Step-by-step remediation guidance
- Detailed incident documentation
- Compliance reporting support
Threat Intelligence Integration
Access to global threat intelligence and attribution data through CrowdStrike’s Threat Graph. Custom threat feeds deliver industry-specific and geographic threat intelligence.
- Vulnerability management integration
- Threat actor profiling
- Predictive threat modeling
Combine the power of CrowdStrike with the expertise of InventiveHQ—discover how our MDR service protects SMBs around the clock.
What Makes Our CrowdStrike MDR Implementation Unique
SMB-Optimized Service Delivery
Enterprise-grade security at SMB-appropriate pricing with simplified management through a single point of contact. Flexible engagement model scales with business growth.
Industry-Specific Customization
Healthcare HIPAA compliance monitoring, financial services PCI-DSS support, professional services client confidentiality protection, and technology sector development environment security.
Integrated Security Ecosystem
Combines CrowdStrike protection with email security, network monitoring, and other defensive layers. Compliance automation and backup recovery coordination.
Proactive Security Maturity Development
Security awareness training, vulnerability management, policy optimization, and incident response planning with tabletop exercises.
Real-World Protection: Proven Results
Healthcare Practice Ransomware Prevention
A multi-location medical practice fell victim to a sophisticated phishing email with credential harvesting payload designed to steal administrator passwords. CrowdStrike’s behavioral analysis identified suspicious PowerShell activity within minutes of the initial compromise.
Result: Zero data impact, continued patient operations, and comprehensive threat removal within two hours.
Financial Services Advanced Persistent Threat
A regional financial services firm was targeted by a nation-state advanced persistent threat focused on customer financial data exfiltration. CrowdStrike’s machine learning engines identified unusual lateral movement patterns that indicated sophisticated threat actor presence.
Result: Full scope intrusion analysis, comprehensive remediation, and zero data exfiltration with improved defenses to prevent future attacks.
Experience enterprise-grade protection designed for SMBs—learn how InventiveHQ’s CrowdStrike-powered MDR service secures your business.
SaaS Company Supply Chain Attack
A growing SaaS company was affected by a compromised third-party software update containing advanced malware designed to steal customer data. CrowdStrike’s threat intelligence correlation immediately identified known malicious indicators associated with the compromised update.
Result: Minimal customer impact, preserved business reputation, and enhanced vendor security requirements that prevented future supply chain compromises.
Service Packages and Investment Levels
Essential MDR Protection
$15-25 per endpoint per month
- CrowdStrike Falcon Pro
- 8×5 SOC monitoring
- Real-time threat detection
- Business hours response
- Monthly security reporting
Comprehensive MDR Security
$25-40 per endpoint per month
- CrowdStrike Falcon Enterprise
- 24/7 SOC monitoring and response
- Advanced threat hunting
- Detailed forensic analysis
- Comprehensive compliance reporting
Enterprise MDR Solution
$40+ per endpoint per month
- Full CrowdStrike suite
- Dedicated security team assignment
- Custom threat detection rules
- Executive-level reporting
- Strategic security guidance
The Future of SMB Cybersecurity
The combination of CrowdStrike’s industry-leading technology platform with InventiveHQ’s dedicated security expertise represents the future of SMB cybersecurity. This partnership delivers 24/7 protection and peace of mind that allows business leaders to focus on growth rather than security concerns.
For modern SMBs, managed detection and response isn’t a luxury—it’s essential infrastructure for business operations in an increasingly dangerous digital landscape. The choice isn’t whether to invest in cybersecurity, but whether to access enterprise-grade protection through a trusted partner or attempt to build inadequate internal capabilities.
The threat landscape continues to evolve, but with CrowdStrike technology and InventiveHQ expertise protecting your business, you can confidently navigate digital transformation while maintaining the security posture your customers, partners, and stakeholders expect. The question isn’t whether advanced threats will target your business—it’s whether you’ll be ready when they do.