Plain-English guides for security teams evaluating Managed Detection & Response.
Fundamentals
Managed Detection & Response explained. What it does, what it doesn't, and how it fits into your security program.
Both are outsourced security services, but they work very differently. When to choose which.
EDR detects threats on endpoints. MDR adds human analysts who investigate and respond. Most organizations need both.
MDR is a function. SOCaaS is an entire outsourced security operation. Knowing the difference prevents overbuying.
Evaluating providers
The decision framework: keep your tools or adopt a platform, what surfaces matter, what response level you need.
What MDR actually costs, what drives the bill, and how to avoid hidden fees and contract traps.
The 6 surfaces MDR can monitor: endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS, network, and OT/IoT. What you need covered.
The two detection metrics that matter most, and why almost nobody measures them the same way.
Ready to narrow your options? Try the MDR finder or read the buyer's guide.