MDR Providers That Work With Microsoft Sentinel
17 MDR providers integrate with Microsoft Sentinel. 11 are technology-agnostic (they work with your existing Microsoft Sentinel deployment), while 6 are platform-native. SLA commitments range from ≤15 minutes to Not disclosed.
Microsoft Sentinel Integration Considerations
- •Microsoft Sentinel's consumption-based pricing means MDR providers should help optimize data ingestion costs
- •Ask whether the provider deploys their own analytics rules or uses your existing Sentinel workspace as-is
- •Verify the provider supports Sentinel's SOAR (Logic Apps) capabilities for automated response
- •Check if the provider can manage multi-tenant Sentinel workspaces if you operate across Azure tenants
17 providers
Data portability and no vendor lock-in matter most
Binary Defense
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.
What they do
False positives are your biggest pain point
Bitdefender MDR
MITRE-validated detection quality (24-min MTTD, lowest FP rate) on a single-vendor GravityZone platform with 3 global SOCs, competitive per-endpoint pricing, and up to $1M breach warranty. Trade-off is vendor lock-in to GravityZone and less integration breadth vs technology-agnostic providers.
What they do
Alert-fatigued teams wanting agnostic MDR over their existing stack
Critical Start
Technology-agnostic MDR with TBR deterministic alert auto-resolution, 100+ integrations, OT/ICS support, two-person response validation, and MITRE Engenuity participation (2022). Trade-off is fully opaque pricing, enterprise focus, no breach warranty, and no Slack integration.
What they do
Heavy Splunk or Sentinel investment to protect
Deepwatch
SIEM-centric, vendor-agnostic MDR with a patented DRS engine (98% FP reduction), dedicated Squad team per customer, and deep Splunk/Chronicle/Sentinel expertise. Best for enterprises with existing SIEM investments wanting a named team with 800+ log source support.
What they do
Need a contractual response-time SLA
eSentire
eSentire excels at active, hands-on response with contractual 15-minute containment guarantees. The multi-signal Atlas XDR platform and Elite Threat Hunters make it a strong choice for organizations that want their MDR provider to truly 'own the R' across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity.
What they do
Small deployment, as few as 25 endpoints
ESET
Strong SMB-focused MDR built on 30+ years of threat research, with fast 20-minute response times and accessible 25-device minimum. Best for organizations already in or willing to adopt the ESET ecosystem.
What they do
Keep your stack, add a transparent SOC layer
Expel
Strong transparency and integration breadth. Expel's API-first, vendor-agnostic approach with configurable auto-remediation and the Workbench platform makes it ideal for tech-savvy organizations that want full visibility into their MDR operations. Forrester Wave Leader with 5/5 in cloud detection, integrations, and metrics.
What they do
Microsoft stack, need EU/German data residency
glueckkanja
Elite Microsoft-native MXDR from one of only three globally Microsoft-Verified partners. German SOC provides EU data sovereignty. Deep Sentinel expertise with 1,200+ analytic rules and early Copilot for Security adoption.
What they do
Want IR expertise baked into MDR, not bolted on
Kroll
Kroll Responder's differentiator is depth of real-world IR experience: 3,000+ annual breach investigations feeding detection and response. This is a services firm with MDR, not an MDR vendor with services. Complete Response methodology, included $1M breach warranty, and direct escalation to elite IR/forensics teams set it apart. December 2025 CrowdStrike migration brings faster response but increases platform dependency.
What they do
All-Microsoft shop, Defender + Sentinel
Ontinue
Microsoft-native MXDR with 99.5% AI-automated incident resolution rate and unique Teams-based collaboration model. Microsoft-only — not suitable for multi-vendor stacks.
What they do
Have an EDR you like, want MDR on top
Red Canary
Vendor-agnostic MDR with 9 EDR platform integrations, detection-as-code methodology, and the strongest analyst validation in the MDR market. Post-Zscaler acquisition (Aug 2025): vendor-agnostic positioning preserved so far with 200+ integrations maintained and CrowdStrike partnership expanded. But Forrester warns SSE+MDR bundling isn't a natural consumption model and competitive partnerships may erode. No major layoffs or service disruptions reported through Feb 2026.
What they do
Complex multi-vendor estate, need orchestration
ReliaQuest
Strong fit for enterprises wanting to unify and automate across their existing multi-vendor security stack without ripping and replacing tools. The Agentic AI platform delivers near-instant detection and containment.
What they do
Want IR and MDR from the same team, no handoff
Sygnia
The tightest MDR-to-IR integration available: same platform, same 8-person team handles both continuous monitoring and full incident response. No handoff, no separate retainer. Genuine OT/ICS coverage. Trade-offs: zero public reviews, no published detection metrics, opaque pricing, and recent CEO turnover.
What they do
Budget endpoint MDR, MSP-friendly, no assembly
ThreatDown
One of the most affordable MDR options with fully published pricing ($99/endpoint/year). Fast deployment, MSP-first channel approach, and ransomware rollback/three-level isolation are genuine differentiators. Best fit for SMBs and IT-constrained organizations wanting endpoint MDR without enterprise complexity or cost.
What they do
Nordic enterprise, want local SOC and IR-included MDR
Truesec
Premier Nordic MDR with the largest Scandinavian SOC and deep IR background (120,000+ hours, vendor-stated). Unique MDR Black tier covers IR costs for breaches on monitored devices. Strong fit for Nordic enterprises wanting local expertise. Limited US presence and zero independent reviews make it hard to evaluate for North American buyers.
What they do
FedRAMP or PCI compliance is the top priority
Trustwave
The most compliance-credentialed MDR provider in the market — FedRAMP authorized, PCI DSS QSA, named in 6 Gartner Market Guides. SpiderLabs' 1,000+ security professionals and 9 global SOCs deliver genuine depth. Best for government and regulated industries wanting vendor-agnostic MDR with compliance expertise.
What they do
EU data residency is non-negotiable
WithSecure
The strongest European-focused MDR option for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty — Forrester's highest scores in Innovation, Data Sovereignty, and Service Localization. NCSC CIR Level 1 is an elite credential held by only 9 IR teams globally. Included IR at mid-market pricing is genuinely differentiating.
What they do