Security Tools Need Security People
EDR and other tools generate alerts. Someone has to decide which ones are real and act fast. Managed detection and response (MDR) provides that: trained analysts who investigate threats and contain them, around the clock.
How MDR Works
- 24/7 threat monitoring across endpoints, Microsoft 365 identities and email
- Investigation of suspicious activity to separate real threats from noise
- Containment: isolating devices, disabling compromised accounts, blocking malicious activity
- Guidance and remediation with clear reports of what happened and what was done
- Threat hunting for signs of attackers already inside
Why Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need It
Attacks often start at night or on weekends, when nobody is watching. MDR means a compromised account or ransomware attempt is stopped in minutes, not discovered days later.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MDR stand for?
Managed detection and response: a service where security analysts monitor, investigate and respond to threats on your behalf, 24/7.
Last updated November 2026