Binary Defense
Managed Detection and Response
Binary Defense stands out for its Open XDR approach that works with your existing stack rather than replacing it. The attacker's mindset-driven threat hunting, AI-powered managed deception, and strong data portability philosophy make it ideal for security-mature organizations that want deep technical partnership without vendor lock-in.
Best For / Not Ideal For
Ideal for
- +Mid-market and enterprise organizations wanting technology-agnostic MDR
- +Companies with existing security investments (EDR, SIEM) they want to keep
- +Manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and energy sectors
- +Organizations valuing proactive threat hunting and counterintelligence
- +Teams wanting data ownership and portability (Open XDR philosophy)
Not ideal for
- −Organizations needing included IR in the base MDR package
- −Companies requiring global SOC coverage (primarily US-based SOC)
- −SMBs looking for a turnkey, low-touch MDR solution
- −Organizations needing OT/ICS-specific coverage
What They Actually Do
Approval: Configurable — You choose which actions need approval
Incident Response: Separate retainer required
Response SLA: Not disclosed
Binary Defense acts fast to contain threats including isolating endpoints, killing malicious processes, and executing pre-built or custom playbooks. Response can be analyst-guided or automated. Client approval is configurable. Dedicated IR is not included in base MDR; available as add-on.
Stack Compatibility
EDR
SIEM
Cloud
Ticketing
Other Integrations
Attack Surface Coverage
Endpoint
included
Cloud Workloads
included
SaaS Apps
included
Identity
included
Network
included
OT/ICS
Not offered
Pricing & Total Cost
- Pricing Model
- Custom pricing; MDR and MDR Plus tiers available
Price Tiers
What costs extra
- $MDR Plus (adds managed deception, malware disruption, EDR bypass detection)
- $Co-Managed SIEM
- $Digital Risk Protection
- $Phishing Response
- $Incident Response retainer
Hidden cost warnings
- Warning:MDR Plus features (deception, malware disruption) are add-ons beyond base MDR
- Warning:Co-Managed SIEM is a separate service
- Warning:IR is not included in base MDR package
- Warning:Some reviews report declining value-for-cost ratio
✗No trial available
✗No POV offered
Service Details
Contract Terms
Contact for specifics
Data Retention
Contact for specifics
Dedicated Analyst
Yes
Portal Access
Yes
Custom Reporting
Yes
Quarterly Reviews
No
Communication & Visibility
Communication Channels
Escalation Method
SOC analysts escalate through tiered system; senior analysts available for deep forensic investigation. Technical Account Managers provide regular engagement and strategic guidance.
Data Access
Full Query Access
You can query raw log data directly
What to Ask Binary Defense
Based on common blind spots and real-world evaluation patterns
- 1.
What specific capabilities are included in MDR vs. MDR Plus, and what is the cost difference?
- 2.
How does the managed deception technology work with our existing EDR and network stack?
- 3.
What happens to our detection content and automation if we decide to leave Binary Defense?
- 4.
Can you detail your analyst staffing model — how many analysts cover how many customers during overnight shifts?
- 5.
What is the average time from detection to customer notification, and do you publish SLA metrics?
- 6.
How does co-management work in practice — what actions does your team take vs. ours?
- 7.
What is the onboarding timeline and what resources are required from our team?
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