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What is Managed Detection and Response?
MDR pours through business data to identify irregularities in information and behaviour, looking for patterns that could indicate the presence of a threat. MDR services review different parts of your IT infrastructure including endpoints, networks, and firewalls.
MDR services fall to managed security services providers (MSSPs) such as CloudTech24. Acting as trusted extensions of a business, an MSSP utilises its security teams and their experience to monitor networks and endpoints to proactively hunt advanced threats. A key part of an MDR service is the response; if a threat is identified with our threat intelligence and threat detection, action is taken to remediate the threat where possible with our threat-hunting knowledge.
Proactive detection and response leads to significantly improved event management, enhanced security operations, and provides businesses with access to exceptional cybersecurity talent at a reduced cost to help with their security incidents.
Managed Detection & Response with CloudTech24
The CloudTech24 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service removes the burden of building, training and maintaining an internal cybersecurity threat detection and response capability.
We provide you with a fully managed, 24/7/365 solution manned by a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals focused on detecting, investigating, containing, and responding to the ever-evolving volume of threats that can impact your business.
Utilising this information helps threat hunting by supporting security operations centres (SOCs) to conduct behavioural analysis and conduct extensive forensics. In turn, security teams work by simultaneously drip-feeding information into these systems to develop an autonomous architecture that continually improves security posture.
Response Services and Incident Response
When outsourcing Managed Detection Response services to an external SOC team, you can expect them to respond quickly to security events and detect adversarial tactics being used by threat actors.
The highly skilled staff at CloudTech24 are trained and experienced in identifying false positives, leading to increased accuracy when it comes to threat detection. Our response capabilities are bolstered by our 24/7 coverage.
Global threat intelligence is available through multiple channels including paid platforms, OSINT networks, security tools, and media platforms. Threat research forms part of our MDR practice and this means constantly reviewing fresh information, comprehending emerging modern threats, and considering the implications for our clients and their security teams.
Why select CloudTech24 as your MDR provider?
CloudTech24 was born from cyber security. We are a team of security experts and security professionals providing cyber security support and MDR services.
We began life as specialists in SME cybersecurity protection. As our business has grown, we have onboarded over 250 clients (and counting) across multiple sectors for whom we provide a combination of cyber security and managed IT services.
Our business adapts to the needs of each client; there is no one size fits all approach.
Contact us to discuss our managed detection and responses and how we can help protect your business to safeguard your valuable assets.
Frequently Asked Questions about MDR
We often receive questions about our MDR so we thought we would clear them up with some helpful FAQs below. Of course, you can also pick the phone up and speak with us as we would be more than happy to help to give additional information.
What is managed endpoint detection and response?
This is essentially a coming together of two cyber security services; Endpoint Detection Response is technology (such as Defender for Endpoint) whereas MDR is a service offered by an MSP that combined human intelligence to proactively secure assets.
What describes the difference between Managed Detection Response and SIEM?
A managed SIEM is a piece of technology that aggregates data logs from multiple machines. Managed Detection Response is a service that oversees SecOps and proactively secures IT infrastructure. MDR is constantly evolving, meaning that our SOC is able to detect modern threats as and when they emerge.
What is the difference between Managed Detection Response and MSSP?
MDR is a service offered by an MSSP (managed security service provider). An MSSP offers Managed Detection Response in order to proactively monitor and secure endpoints and networks within an organisation.
WHAT TYPES OF THREATS DOES Managed Detection Response HELP PROTECT AGAINST?
MDR services can help protect against a wide range of threats, including:
Advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Zero-day exploits
Ransomware
Phishing and social engineering attacks
Malware
Insider threats
How does Managed Detection Response work?
MDR combines the use of specialized software and trained security analysts to continuously monitor a company’s network and systems for signs of a security breach or attack. If a threat is detected, the MDR team will investigate and take the appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate the threat.
Why do businesses need Managed Detection Response?
Managed Detection Response can help businesses to protect themselves against cyber threats that may go undetected by traditional security measures. It provides an additional layer of protection and allows businesses to respond quickly to any potential breach in a security event.
How is Managed Detection Response different from a traditional security system?
A traditional security system typically involves the use of passive measures such as firewalls and antivirus software, which are designed to prevent or block threats from occurring. Managed Detection Response, on the other hand, is actively monitoring for threats and is able to quickly respond and take action if a threat is detected.
What are the benefits of Managed Detection Response?
Some of the benefits of MDR include:
Real-time monitoring and threat detection
Quick response to security breaches
Expertise and resources of a dedicated security team
Reduced risk of a security breach
Enhanced protection for businesses
What is the difference between MDR and MTR?
There is no difference between MDR and MTR – they are phrases used interchangeably. MDR is more prevalent in the industry today.
Is an MDR a SOC?
No – an MDR is not a SOC. A SOC is a group of security analysts that use human investigation to provide a variety of cyber security services. MDR is a service that a SOC might provide.