With the need for effective threat detection and response becoming more crucial by the day, cybersecurity leaders realize that partnering with a vendor is crucial. At the same time, they are confused about which service provider is right for their business. This white paper is intended to help you understand the essential components of a managed detection and response (MDR) service, as well as provide some criteria for identifying the right partner.

EDR, MDR or XDR

Detection and response terminology can be confusing. The industry currently uses three major acronyms, sometimes interchangeably:

1. Endpoint detection and response

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) refers to platforms that focus on real-time endpoint monitoring and threat response. Many of these solutions have typically evolved from malware protection, installing an agent on the endpoint. They are managed from a centralized console where data is collected and stored, and administrators can perform tasks

2. Extended detection and response

Extended detection and response (XDR) solutions enable visibility beyond endpoints. This extended landscape may include telemetry data from networks (e.g., NetFlow), security devices, VPNs, email, cloud and other resources. They correlate data from these points of origin and provide options for a response from a central control point, typically a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform or cloud.

3. Managed detection and response

MDR is a category of services that EDR/XDR vendors or third parties provide using tools from different vendors. MDR service providers may use a combination of host and network-layer technologies, as well as advanced analytics, threat intelligence, forensic data and human expertise, for investigations, threat hunting and incident response.

To read full download the whitepaper:

A CISO’s guide to selecting a managed detection and response partner

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