Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is an outsourced service that helps organizations detect, respond to and mitigate complex threats. Unlike traditional security measures, which are primarily focused on preventing attacks, MDR focuses on detecting and responding to threats that have breached the first line of defense.
MDR uses advanced technologies such as machine learning and behavioral analysis to identify suspicious activity. As soon as a threat is detected, the MDR team reacts quickly to isolate the threat and minimize its impact. It is therefore a proactive and continuous approach to monitoring cyber security.
Conventional security measures such as firewalls and anti-virus software are important, but are often not enough to detect and respond to complex attacks. MDR provides a deeper and more comprehensive layer of security by combining continuous monitoring, advanced threat detection and rapid response to minimize the risk of security breaches and reduce the impact of a potential incident.