Orange Cyberdefense vs Secureworks: MDR comparison 2026
Orange Cyberdefense and Secureworks are both Services firms that work with your existing tools. Orange Cyberdefense targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations, while Secureworks serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Orange Cyberdefense includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 4 for Secureworks (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Network).
Key differences at a glance
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Which should you choose?
Choose Orange Cyberdefense if:
- •Large European enterprises needing ANSSI, CREST, or NATO-accredited MDR with local SOC presence
- •Organizations already running Microsoft Defender XDR or Palo Alto Cortex who want managed detection on top
- •Regulated industries (energy, transport, OT) needing MDR, threat intel, and DFIR from one provider
- •You need SaaS coverage included in base pricing
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
Bottom line: Orange Cyberdefense offers broader coverage (5 surfaces vs. 4). Secureworks may suit teams that need depth over breadth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Orange Cyberdefense and Secureworks?
Orange Cyberdefense is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Secureworks is a Services firm that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Orange Cyberdefense offers Not disclosed, Secureworks offers ≤1 hour. Orange Cyberdefense covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for Secureworks.
How do Orange Cyberdefense and Secureworks differ in response capabilities?
Orange Cyberdefense supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, 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. Incident response is not included with Orange Cyberdefense and included with Secureworks.
How does Orange Cyberdefense pricing compare to Secureworks?
Orange Cyberdefense pricing: Azure Marketplace: Managed Threat Detection [XDR] for Defender Endpoint P2: 3,300 EUR/month for 300 users. Managed Threat Detection [log] for Sentinel: 16,500 EUR/month up to 50 GB/day. Third-party estimate: avg ~$37K/year, max ~$100K/year (Vendr).. 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 Orange Cyberdefense: Core MDR platforms are Microsoft Defender or Palo Alto Cortex, licensing costs are separate; Multiple add-on services (threat intelligence, cybercrime monitoring, brand protection) add up. 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 Orange Cyberdefense or Secureworks?
Choose Orange Cyberdefense if: large European enterprises needing ANSSI, CREST, or NATO-accredited MDR with local SOC presence. Choose Secureworks if: enterprise organizations wanting open XDR with existing CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black EDR. Orange Cyberdefense is not ideal for sMBs or cost-sensitive buyers, as pricing is enterprise-tier with no public rate cards. Secureworks is not ideal for buyers concerned about organizational stability after Sophos acquisition and significant headcount losses.