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June 22, 2026

Managed detection and response (MDR)

Managed Detection and Response is a cybersecurity service that provides organizations with proactive threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security monitoring through a combination of technology and human expertise.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that provides organizations with proactive threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security monitoring.

MDR providers typically offer a combination of technology and human expertise to help organizations detect and respond to cyber threats quickly and effectively.

Managed detection and response services typically include threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring. MDR providers use a variety of technologies, such as endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, to collect and analyze security data from across an organization's IT environment.