Top industry analyst firm Gartner defines managed detection & response as the 24/7 cybersecurity services provided by an external managed security services provider (MSSP) that delivers:
Detection of potential cybersecurity incidents on the companyâ€s corporate network and endpoints (often including cloud-based assets and mobile devices)
Investigation into the scope and severity of the incidents
Actions to remotely disrupt and contain the threats along with detailed reporting about the threat