Security OperationsAlso called: "mdr service", "managed threat detection"
MDR providers deliver continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response as a managed service.
What MDR delivers
- 24/7 security monitoring and alert triage by expert analysts.
- Proactive threat hunting to find adversaries before they trigger alerts.
- Incident investigation and guided response actions.
- Integration with existing security tools (SIEM, EDR, firewalls).
MDR vs traditional security
- Traditional: Tools generate alerts that internal teams must investigate.
- MDR: Expert analysts handle detection, investigation, and response.
- Reduces alert fatigue and fills expertise gaps for under-resourced teams.
When MDR makes sense
- Organizations lacking 24/7 SOC capabilities.
- Teams overwhelmed by alert volume and false positives.
- Need for rapid threat response without hiring additional security staff.
- Compliance requirements for continuous monitoring and incident response.
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