The Buyer’s Guide to Co-Managed MDR Services

Co-Managed MDR is more than throwing L1 and L2 security analysts at log files. It’s a strategic component of your security program.

This guide outlines how to evaluate an MDR services provider through two distinct lenses:

• The strategic needs of a CISO
• The operational realities of an in-house security team.

You’ll also find the basics for proactive, collaborative MDR services along with possibilities to consider for customizing your MDR engagement as your needs advance.

• Use the self-evaluation to understand your specific needs
• Learn the details of services and deliverables and why they matter
• Understand the potential ROI improvements for your SIEM and EDR investments

To achieve cyber resilience, you need co-managed MDR services built and executed against your business and industry context and designed specifically to protect your most critical assets and business processes.

Using this guidance to evaluate a co-managed MDR services provider ensures you’ll have the best shot at achieving the outcomes you need.