Armor vs Secureworks: MDR comparison 2026
Armor is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Secureworks is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. Armor targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Secureworks serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Armor includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 4 for Secureworks (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Armor if:
- •Healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in
- •Multi-cloud shops on AWS, Azure, or GCP that want a single MDR provider across all three
- •Organizations that value IR and forensics included in base pricing rather than as a retainer add-on
Choose Secureworks if:
- •Enterprise organizations wanting open XDR with existing CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black EDR
- •Organizations valuing deep threat intelligence from CTU (now Sophos X-Ops)
- •Companies needing OT/ICS MDR coverage alongside IT MDR
- •You need Identity coverage included in base pricing
Bottom line: Armor is the choice if you want a single-vendor stack with deep integration. Secureworks is better if you have existing tools and want flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Armor and Secureworks?
Armor is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Secureworks is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Armor offers Not disclosed, Secureworks offers ≤1 hour. Armor covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Secureworks.
How do Armor and Secureworks differ in response capabilities?
Armor supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Secureworks supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, account disable, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Armor pricing compare to Secureworks?
Armor pricing: Starting at ~$4,317/month for XDR+SOC (per SourceForge listing). Secureworks pricing: PeerSpot reports ~$60K-$320K+/year depending on environment. One user: $160-170/endpoint negotiated to $110/endpoint. Another: ~$70/agent/year with volume discounts. Available on AWS and Azure Marketplaces.. Watch for with Armor: Armor Anywhere agent is built on Trend Micro. Running it alongside CrowdStrike or SentinelOne may cause conflicts, forcing a swap.; Compliance consulting (HIPAA readiness, HITRUST prep) is billed as professional services on top of the MDR subscription.. Watch for with Secureworks: Sophos acquisition completed Feb 2025, Taegis integration into Sophos Central underway with long-term platform consolidation likely; ~6% workforce reduction (~380 roles) in Feb 2025 post-acquisition, verify analyst continuity.
Should I choose Armor or Secureworks?
Choose Armor if: healthcare or financial services teams already running Microsoft Sentinel who need compliance consulting baked in. Choose Secureworks if: enterprise organizations wanting open XDR with existing CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black EDR. Armor is not ideal for teams running macOS or mobile-heavy environments with no agent support for either. Secureworks is not ideal for buyers concerned about organizational stability after Sophos acquisition and significant headcount losses.