Managed Detection & Response

Outsmart cyber threats with 24/7 monitoring and remediation

About Managed Detection & Response

Unit 42® Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides 24/7 security expertise to enhance your defenses against advanced cyber threats. Built on Cortex XDR, it offers rapid threat detection, proactive hunting, and expert-guided remediation, enabling organizations to respond faster and reduce the risk of attacks.

Unit 42’s world-class analysts and threat intelligence ensure continuous monitoring, improved security posture, and the ability to scale security operations. MDR with Cortex XDR helps manage complex alerts, allowing your team to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Managed Detection & Response Features

Continuous Threat Monitoring

Gain 24/7 visibility across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity data with Cortex XDR. Automated and manual incident triage ensures contextual understanding and rapid follow-up, while MITRE ATT&CK-aligned escalation keeps your team focused on critical threats.

Proactive Advanced Threat Hunting

Unit 42 analysts hunt around the clock for advanced threats, leveraging Cortex XDR analytics, custom detection rules, and high-fidelity threat intelligence. Comprehensive reports provide actionable insights, detailing attack scope, tools, and recommended actions to stay ahead of emerging cyber risks.

Expert-Led Incident Investigation & Response

Quickly contain threats by isolating endpoints and removing malicious files or processes. Streamlined investigations trace the root cause and scope of incidents across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, enabling rapid recovery through Cortex XDR’s advanced remediation tools.

Enhancing Security Readiness

Strengthen your defenses with regular health checks, vulnerability assessments, and host inventory reviews. Identify gaps in endpoint security, pinpoint application vulnerabilities, and resolve IT or security issues efficiently to maintain a hardened security posture.

Managed Detection & Response Benefits

  • Always-On Expert Monitoring

    Unit 42 security experts provide 24/7 oversight of your Cortex XDR environment, ensuring constant vigilance and immediate response to threats.

  • Direct Access to Security Analysts

    Have questions or need guidance? Unit 42 analysts are just a call away, offering personalized support and expert insights when you need them.

  • Proactive Threat Hunting

    Stay ahead of evolving risks with continuous hunting for advanced threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring your defenses adapt to new dangers as they emerge.

  • Actionable Threat Reports

    Receive detailed reports outlining the scope, impact, and recommended actions for each threat, empowering your team to act with confidence.

  • Continuous Security Improvement

    Ongoing posture optimization identifies gaps, improves defenses, and delivers measurable outcomes for a resilient cybersecurity strategy.

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