What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?
By definition, a managed detection and response service pours through business data to identify irregularities in information and behaviour looking for patterns that could indicate the presence of a threat. MDR services encompass different parts of your IT infrastructure including endpoints, networks, and firewalls.
MDR services fall to managed security services providers (MSSPs) such as ConnectDS. 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 response; if a threat is identified, action is taken to remediate the threat where possible.
Proactive detection and response leads to significantly improved event management, enhanced security operations, and provides businesses with access to premium cybersecurity talent at a reduced cost.
Managed Detection
MDR providers use a combination of sources to collate information. Threat intelligence from sources such as log management tools (such as SIEM platforms), agents on endpoints/networks (such as Qualys or Defender for Endpoint), or centrally located information such a feed from a SOAR platform provides a security team with complete visibility.
Utilising this information helps threat hunting by support security operations centres (SOCs) to conduct behavioral analysis and conduct extensive forensics. In turn, information security analysts work by simultaneously drip feeding information in to these systems to develop autonomous architecture that continually improves security posture.
Managed detection and response operates across any given platform. With different infrastructure configured in different ways for different organizations, managed detection and response concerns on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Response Services
If outsourcing MDR services to an external SOC team, you can expect them to respond quickly to the latest threats and adversarial tactics used by threat actors.
Highly skilled staff at ConnectDS are trained and experienced in identifying false positives, leading increased accuracy when it comes to threat detection.
Global threat intelligence is available through multiple channels such as OSINT networks and media platforms. Part of our due process involves constantly reviewing fresh information and considering its implications for our clients.
Why use ConnectDS for Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?
ConnectDS are CREST-accredited for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. In other words, we are one of an elite number of businesses providing cyber security protection.
We began life as specialists in SME cybersecurity protection. As our business has grown, we have over 200 clients across multiple sectors for whom we provide managed security services.
Our business adapts to the needs of each client; there is no one size fits all approach.
Contact us to discuss how we can help protect your business and safeguard your valuable assets.
Frequently Asked Questions about Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
What is managed endpoint detection and response?
This is essentially a coming together of two cyber security services; EDR 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 MDR and SIEM?
A SIEM is a piece of technology that aggregates data logs from multiple machines. MDR is a service offered to oversee security operations and proactively secure IT infrastructure.
What is the difference between MDR and MSSP?
MDR (managed detection and response) is a service offered by an MSSP (managed security service provider). A MSSP offers MDR in order to proactively monitor and secure endpoints and networks within an organisation.
What is SIEM and SOC?
A SIEM (security incident and event manager) is a piece of technology that aggregates data from multiple platforms. Once such example of this is Microsoft Azure Sentinel. A SOC is a security operation center; part of an organisation that is responsible for cyber security.
