What is Managed Detection & Response?
Managed Detection and Response is a fully managed, 24/7 service delivered by experts to mitigate cyber security threats. It combines the disciplines of Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, and Response to maximise the security of your organisation.
MDR leverages multiple technologies and services to detect and respond to threats quickly. These include sensors and analytics that can identify anomalous behaviours or malicious activities; malware detection solutions; incident response plans; and response mechanisms for any identified threats.
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How Does it Differ from other Cyber Security Defences?
Unlike traditional cyber defence solutions, MDR makes it easier for organisations to respond to cyber threats in a structured and rapid manner. This approach also allows businesses to monitor their networks on an ongoing basis, providing more visibility into user activity, system vulnerabilities, and emerging threats.
It offers organisations the ability to detect and respond to threats faster and more effectively, which is critical in today’s complex IT landscape.
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Third-Party Compatibility
The biggest innovation in MDR is the support for third-party manufacturers. It’s compatible with a growing list of security telemetry providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Check Point, CrowdStrike, Darktrace, Fortinet, Google, Microsoft, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, Rapid7, and many others.
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Tailoring MDR to Your Business
No two business environments are alike, that’s why Managed Defence and Response enables you to complete your specific security and business objectives.
Tailored to your environment – It can be delivered using integrated security tools, other vendors’ security tools, or any combination of the two.
Tailored to your business needs – Customised service levels let you choose the best way to support your teams, from incident response to detailed notifications and guidance.
Tailored to your specific business – Sophos has deep experience hunting threats targeting organisations of all sizes and in every sector.
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How Does MDR Stand Out From The Rest?
By upgrading to MDR, you’ll keep the same features as other anti-virus software, but you’ll receive some additional benefits that are irreplaceable:
- Elevated cyber defence
- More peace of mind that your business is protected from cyberattacks
- Compatibility with third-party tools
- Full-environment detections and investigations
- Expanded data storage
- Monthly Webcast
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MDR FAQs
MDR stands for Managed Detection and Response.
It provides 24/7 threat hunting, detection, and response capabilities delivered by an expert team as a fully-managed service. An example of this is Sophos MDR.
All sizes! It’s tailored to your business and its objectives.
To list a few benefits of MDR; 24/7 monitoring and improved communications, experienced security analysts overseeing your defences, and complete managed endpoint threat detection and response service.
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Any Questions?
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