Managed Detection & Response
Threats don't wait for business hours. We provide 24/7 detection and response so attacks get stopped before they spread.
What Is Managed Detection & Response?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a security service that provides organizations with 24/7 threat monitoring, investigation, and response capabilities. Unlike traditional security tools that generate alerts for your team to investigate, MDR combines technology with human analysts who actively hunt for threats and respond to incidents on your behalf.
MDR services typically include:
- Continuous monitoring - 24/7 coverage of endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
- Threat detection - Advanced analytics and behavioral analysis to identify malicious activity
- Investigation - Human analysts who investigate alerts to determine severity and scope
- Response - Active containment and remediation of confirmed threats
- Threat hunting - Proactive searching for threats that evade automated detection
MDR addresses the fundamental challenge that most organizations face: security tools generate more alerts than teams can investigate, and the most sophisticated attacks require human expertise to detect and contain.
Detection & Response Challenges
Alert Fatigue
Security tools generate thousands of alerts daily. Without dedicated staff to investigate each one, real threats get lost in the noise. The average organization takes 277 days to identify and contain a breach, largely because teams can't keep up with alert volume.
24/7 Coverage Gaps
Attacks don't follow business hours. 88% of ransomware attacks occur outside normal working hours, on nights and weekends when security teams are unavailable. Without round-the-clock coverage, threats have hours to spread before anyone responds.
Talent Shortage
Security analysts are hard to find and harder to keep, especially for overnight and weekend shifts. AI is changing the landscape, but effective detection still requires human judgment that most organizations can't staff internally.
Tool Complexity
Modern security requires expertise across SIEM, EDR, NDR, cloud security, and more. Each tool requires configuration, tuning, and ongoing maintenance. Most organizations lack the specialized skills to get full value from their security investments.
Evolving Threats
Attackers constantly adapt their techniques. Yesterday's detection rules miss today's attacks. Keeping up with the threat landscape requires dedicated threat intelligence and continuous detection engineering that most teams can't sustain.
Our Approach
We partner with select MDR providers that integrate into our CISO-led security programs. You get enterprise SOC capabilities without building one internally, and your MDR isn't siloed - it's part of a coordinated security strategy.
Vetted MDR Partners
We've evaluated the MDR landscape and work with providers we trust to deliver real detection and response, not just alert forwarding. Our partners provide true 24/7 coverage with experienced analysts who investigate and act on threats.
Integrated with Your Security Program
MDR findings flow into your broader security program. As your fractional CISO, we ensure MDR coverage aligns with your threat model, coordinate with your team on incident response, and drive improvements based on detection patterns.
Deployment & Tuning
We work with the MDR provider to deploy and configure detection across your environment. Our team ensures integrations work properly and baselines are tuned to minimize false positives while maintaining detection coverage.
Incident Coordination
When threats are detected, you're not left to interpret MDR alerts alone. We coordinate response, provide context on business impact, and ensure incidents get resolved - not just contained.
What You Get
- 24/7/365 monitoring - Round-the-clock coverage with no gaps on nights, weekends, or holidays
- Rapid response times - Critical threats investigated and contained within minutes, not hours
- Incident reports - Detailed documentation of security events, investigations, and response actions
- Monthly security reviews - Executive summaries of threats detected, actions taken, and security posture
- Threat intelligence - Continuous updates on emerging threats relevant to your industry
- Compliance support - Evidence and documentation for SOC 2, HIPAA, and other frameworks
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MDR Questions
What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?
MDR is a security service that provides 24/7 threat monitoring, investigation, and response. Unlike security tools that just generate alerts, MDR combines technology with human analysts who actively investigate threats and take containment actions on your behalf. It's like having an outsourced SOC without the cost of building one internally.
How is MDR different from SIEM?
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a technology that collects and correlates security logs. MDR is a service that includes technology plus human analysts. SIEM gives you alerts; MDR gives you investigated, prioritized incidents with response actions. Many MDR services use SIEM as part of their technology stack, but the human expertise is what makes MDR effective.
What's your response time for threats?
Critical threats are investigated within minutes of detection. For confirmed incidents requiring containment, we can take action immediately - isolating systems, blocking IPs, or disabling accounts without waiting for your team to respond. Less critical findings are triaged and reported according to severity.
Do you provide 24/7 coverage?
Yes. Our MDR service provides true 24/7/365 coverage with no gaps. Security analysts are actively monitoring your environment at all times, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This is critical because the majority of ransomware and other attacks occur outside business hours.
What environments do you monitor?
We monitor across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoints (Windows, Mac, Linux), identity systems (Azure AD, Okta), email platforms, and network infrastructure. Coverage is customized based on your environment and where your most critical assets reside.
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