Is Your MDR Aligned With Gartner’s Definition of Threat-Ready?
Smarttech247 unpacks the 2024 Gartner® MDR Guide to help you cut through the noise. Learn what defines a true MDR partner. One that integrates with your team, acts fast on real threats, and drives measurable outcomes.
Outcome-Driven MDR Matters
The best providers go beyond alerting to deliver actionable insights, active threat containment, and measurable risk reduction.
Integration Is Essential
Effective MDR services integrate seamlessly with your existing security operations, acting as a trusted extension of your team, not a bolt-on solution.
Exposure Management Is the Future
Modern MDR must proactively identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, not just react to incidents, because prevention is now as critical as response.
FAQs
What makes a service “real” MDR and not just glorified alerting?
Anything less than shared tooling, human-led detection, tailored playbooks, and active response is just expensive noise. Real MDR acts like an extension of your internal team.
Why should I care if MDR providers assess exposure, not just respond to threats?
Prevention beats clean-up. Gartner expects 50% of MDR findings to focus on threat exposure by 2028, up from just 10% today.
Can MDR replace my internal incident response team?
No, and it shouldn’t. Effective MDR strengthens your internal capabilities. Think of it as a force multiplier, not a crutch. Seamless handoffs, clear roles, and ongoing collaboration are essential.