Managed Detection & Response
Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is a comprehensive security solution that provides real-time monitoring and response to potential threats. MDR enables organizations to rapidly detect, investigate, and respond to cyber incidents before they cause significant damage. It allows businesses of all sizes to protect their networks from malicious attacks using automated tools such as threat intelligence feeds and advanced analytics. Additionally, it helps organizations stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape by providing ongoing support for incident response teams so they can quickly address any new threats or vulnerabilities that may arise in the future.
Key terms in plain language
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Cybersecurity
The practices and controls used to protect identities, devices, networks, applications, and data from unauthorized access, disruption, or manipulation.
MDR / XDR
Security services and tools that monitor activity, investigate suspicious behavior, and help contain threats. MDR is managed detection and response; XDR correlates signals across multiple security layers.
Zero Trust
A security model that does not automatically trust a user or device because of its location. Access is continuously verified and limited to what is necessary.
SASE
Secure Access Service Edge combines networking and security capabilities in a cloud-delivered architecture so users and locations can receive consistent policy wherever they connect.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
The systems and policies that determine who a user is, what resources they may access, and how that access is authenticated and reviewed.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A login control requiring more than one form of verification, such as a password plus an authenticator app, security key, or biometric factor.