Managed Detection and Response: From Preventative to Proactive Security
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Many organizations invest their security budget in antivirus technologies and preventative tools to minimize the impact of an attack. However, this isn’t enough, and the most sophisticated hackers can and will find their way through gaps in these systems. Therefore, an effective security plan needs more than just preventative measures and should incorporate the latest tools for detecting threats, analyzing and investigating them and responding appropriately.
24 January 2022
Most organizations accept the importance of rigorous and well-managed cybersecurity.
However, many focus on either reacting to attacks once they’re already underway, or putting simple barriers in place that any sophisticated cybercriminal could find their way through. Insurance company Aviva found that businesses are 67% more likely to have experienced a cyber-attack than a physical theft in the last year, with 1-in-5 businesses falling victim.
Statista reported that the average time taken to identify a data breach in 2023 was 204 days. This figure needs to reduce if companies want to minimize the impact and damage of a breach. However, finding human talent and gaining the advanced-level skills to act more quickly is difficult. This is where technological solutions can help. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a mitigating force that increasing numbers of organizations are turning to. It provides 24/7/365 monitoring, allowing for more proactive reactions to any threats or security incidents. MDR also delivers end-to-end insights into any IT landscape, enabling organizations to understand it implicitly and aim to remain one step ahead of potential attackers.
