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MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response)
Definition
MXDR combines XDR technology with the expertise of an external 24/7 SOC team, providing detection and response across endpoints, network, cloud, and identities as a fully managed service.
MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) combines XDR technology with external 24/7 SOC expertise, providing detection and response across endpoints, network, cloud and identities as a fully managed service. MXDR is the evolution of MDR, offering enterprise-grade security without the complexity of own tooling and staff.
How does MXDR work?
MXDR integrates data from multiple security layers into a central platform: EDR telemetry, network traffic analysis, cloud security events, identity and authentication logs, and email security data. External SOC analysts monitor 24/7 and correlate events across all layers to detect attacks invisible to individual tools. On confirmed incidents, analysts take immediate response actions.
Difference from MDR
MDR primarily focuses on endpoints via EDR. MXDR extends detection to all IT environment layers (the X in XDR: extended). This means MXDR can detect attacks spanning multiple layers.
Impact on organisations
NIS2 requires adequate detection and response capabilities covering the entire IT environment. MXDR provides this at a fraction of the cost of building an internal SOC.
Protection
MXDR provides automated and manual detection across all layers, immediate response actions for confirmed incidents, and continuous threat hunting.
How DEFION helps
DEFION delivers MXDR as part of its Adaptive Threat Detection services. The 24/7 SOC team monitors the entire IT environment and responds directly to threats.