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Advanced MSS and MDR

Advanced MSS and MDR solutions help organizations proactively detect, investigate, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats, minimizing dwell time and potential damage.

These services go beyond traditional managed security by providing 24/7 human-led threat hunting, active remote mitigation, and integrated threat intelligence. By combining advanced technologies with expert analysis, Advanced MSS and MDR services enable businesses to strengthen their security posture and reduce the impact of breaches.

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The challenge

Your organization faces an ever-evolving threat landscape where traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, coupled with a shortage of skilled security professionals, makes it challenging to effectively detect and respond to threats. This leaves your data vulnerable, increases your risk of financial loss and reputational damage, and can lead to significant business disruption. Without proactive monitoring and rapid response capabilities, your organization remains exposed to costly breaches and compliance violations.

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72% of data breaches in 2025 involved data stored in the cloud
241 Days is the average time to identify and contain a data breach
$10M is the record-high average cost of a data breach for U.S. organizations

The solution

Advanced MSS and MDR addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.

24/7 human-led monitoring

Continuous monitoring by security analysts ensures threats are detected and addressed around the clock.

Active Remote mitigation

Immediate action to contain threats, such as isolating infected systems or disabling compromised accounts, prevents further damage.

Behavioral detection and threat hunting

Advanced analytics identify suspicious activity and proactive threat hunting uncovers hidden attacks.

Integrated threat intelligence

Real-time updates on the latest threats and attacker tactics enhance detection capabilities.

Agentic AI and automation

AI agents automate investigations and accelerate response times, improving overall efficiency.

Identity threat detection

Monitoring of identity providers to detect compromised user behavior and prevent unauthorized access.

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How to evaluate advanced MSS and MDR

1

Deployment model (cloud vs. hybrid)

Evaluate the vendor's ability to secure multi-cloud environments and on-premise infrastructure.

2

Integration depth

Verify the MDR integrates with EDR, NDR, and SIEM, and determine if the vendor uses a BYOT model or requires a proprietary stack.

3

Total cost of ownership (TCO)

Account for professional services, training, and potential usage-based fees beyond the license fee.

4

Vendor stability and compliance

Ensure the vendor is SOC 2 compliant and capable of maintaining data residency to meet regulatory requirements.

Questions to ask suppliers

Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.

Advanced MSS and MDR RFP guide
  • Can you demonstrate a successful host isolation and account suspension in a live Proof of Concept (POC)?
  • How many threats are you able to automatically block, and what is the average time from detection to human-led containment?
  • What is your process for 'tuning' our environment to reduce false positives during the first 30 days?
  • How do you leverage data from your entire customer base to proactively protect our specific organization?