Choose Blackpoint Cyber or MAD Security
Choose Blackpoint Cyber if
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- SMBs (via MSP partners) wanting fast incident containment without managing security in-house
- Microsoft 365 environments needing endpoint, cloud and identity coverage through one provider
- You need Network coverage included in base pricing
Choose MAD Security if
- Defense contractors and government contractors that need MDR evidence aligned to DFARS, CMMC and NIST requirements
- Regulated organizations that want SOC monitoring plus compliance documentation rather than endpoint alerts alone
- Maritime, public sector or DIB buyers that value a U.S.-based SOC and compliance-aware escalation
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that requires its own security platform. MAD Security is a Services firm that works with your existing tools. Blackpoint Cyber targets SMB and Mid-market organizations; MAD Security serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Blackpoint Cyber includes 2 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Network), compared to 1 for MAD Security (Endpoint).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Blackpoint Cyber and MAD Security?
Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). MAD Security is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Blackpoint Cyber covers 2 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 1 for MAD Security.
How do Blackpoint Cyber and MAD Security differ in response capabilities?
Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable) and acts without approval. MAD Security supports 1 autonomous actions (custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Blackpoint Cyber and not included with MAD Security.
How does Blackpoint Cyber pricing compare to MAD Security?
Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. MAD Security pricing: Custom pricing. A vendor-published MAD Security cost-comparison PDF gives $24,000-$90,000 per year as an example average for SMB managed security services, but it is not an MDR-specific quote and says pricing varies.. Watch for with Blackpoint Cyber: Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP; All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement. Watch for with MAD Security: Confirm whether MDR is quoted as a standalone endpoint service or bundled into SOC-as-a-Service.; Confirm whether NDR, cloud telemetry, identity correlation and OT/IT monitoring are included or separate services..