The best MDR solutions in the industry typically offer features like threat hunting, alert management, and digital forensics.
To help you select the best MDR for your organization, we've analyzed solutions from leading providers and narrowed the list down to a few key players.
The following table gives a brief overview of our top six MDR solutions and availability of a few features, as well as free trials.
Although different vendors scored highly in certain categories, I found that Rapid7 Managed Threat Complete is the best overall option for businesses looking for a full-featured MDR solution.
MDR managed services handle alerts for you, identifying which are most important.
Threat hunters on MDR or SOC teams look for both existing or known threats and potential threats, like trails or traces left by attackers.
It's one of the most important features of an MDR platform since threat hunting is designed to unearth highly elusive or complex threats.
Not all MDR vendors mention quarantining in data sheets, so check with potential providers before assuming they offer it.
One of the top benefits of MDR is that analysts work around the clock so you don't have to.
Collecting data from log files is a key capability of MDR solutions since logs hold significant amounts of information with potentially valuable insights.
MDR solutions store logs for different amounts of time; 12 months is a common period.
To evaluate managed detection and response providers and their products, I created a scoring rubric with five key categories that buyers should look for in MDR products.
I first looked at core features like alert management and threat hunting, which are significant for day-to-day MDR operations.
MDR solutions differ because they focus on immediate response and are managed by the vendor who sells the solution.
If you'd prefer a vendor to manage most of the security operations, choose an MDR. But if you have an experienced security team that's interested in configuring and running the solution over time, you may want to consider an XDR platform that isn't fully managed.
On the flip side, some businesses may find less benefit in an MDR because they already have a built-out security team or want to customize a detection and response platform themselves.
MDRs are a strong choice depending on your organization's specific needs.
While still a bit of a buzzword in the security industry, MDR is a beneficial technology for teams that want to outsource their security operations to always-available experts.
Look for an MDR vendor who will be a true partner not only through the implementation process but years down the road as well.
If a managed approach to your detection and response strategy doesn't sound like a fit, check out our list of the best endpoint detection and response products instead. This guide covers product features, pros and cons, and ideal use cases based on your business needs.
This Cyber News was published on www.esecurityplanet.com. Publication date: Wed, 29 May 2024 12:43:05 +0000