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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) FAQs
What is Managed Detection and Response?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that combines threat detection, advanced analytics, incident response, and 24/7 monitoring, typically provided by a team of security experts. MDR helps organizations detect threats faster and respond effectively, without building an in-house SOC.
How much does Managed Detection and Response cost?
MDR pricing varies based on factors like the number of endpoints, SOC coverage hours (business vs 24/7), and compliance requirements such as FedRAMP or CMMC. On average, it ranges from $2,000 to $10,000/month.
What does MDR actually do?
MDR provides real-time threat detection, investigation, and response. It includes alert triage, containment, incident reporting, and support for compliance reporting.
What is the MDR methodology?
The methodology includes continuous monitoring, behavioral analytics, threat hunting, and automated or human-led incident response - tailored to your organization’s risk profile.
What are the MDR response actions?
MDR services may isolate endpoints, kill malicious processes, initiate forensic investigation, and provide post-incident reports - often within SLA-driven timelines.
What are the disadvantages of MDR?
Some MDR services may lack customization, generate too many alerts, or rely heavily on automation. Choosing a provider like Cybertorch™ with cleared, U.S.-based staff reduces those risks.
Compliance & Security Operations FAQs
Does MDR support FedRAMP or CMMC compliance?
Yes. Cybertorch™ MDR is FedRAMP High Ready and supports DOD IL4 workloads, with pre-audited NIST 800-171 controls to accelerate compliance.
What is the difference between managed SOC and SIEM?
A managed SOC offers full threat lifecycle coverage (detection to response), while SIEM only collects and analyzes logs.
What is the difference between MDR and ISO 13485?
ISO 13485 is a medical device quality management standard. MDR is a cybersecurity service. Both are important for regulatory readiness but serve different functions.
Cybertorch™ MDR-Specific FAQs
What makes Cybertorch™ different?
Cybertorch™ is staffed 100% by U.S. Citizens, CONUS-based, and supports compliance with FedRAMP, CMMC, DOD IL4, and DFARS-all with a 24/7 managed SOC.
Can I integrate Microsoft Defender or SentinelOne with Cybertorch™?
Yes. Cybertorch™ ingests data from your existing EDR/XDR tools and provides 24/7 monitoring, threat response, and compliance-ready reports.
EDR, XDR, SIEM, SOC & Comparisons
What’s the difference between MDR and EDR?
EDR focuses on endpoint threat detection and response, while MDR adds 24/7 human monitoring, response services, and sometimes covers network and cloud telemetry. MDR is a fully managed solution; EDR is often tool-based.
What is the difference between MDR and SOC?
A traditional SOC is an internal team, often requiring major investments. MDR is an outsourced service that provides the same visibility and response capabilities, often more affordably and faster to deploy.
What’s the difference between MDR and SIEM?
SIEM aggregates logs and alerts, but doesn’t respond to threats. MDR uses SIEM data (and more) to detect threats and act on them.
Which is better: XDR or MDR?
XDR is a tool/platform that aggregates multiple data streams (endpoint, network, cloud). MDR is a managed service that may use XDR platforms to provide active detection and response.
Is an MDR a SIEM?
No. MDR uses SIEM-like data to power its threat detection but also includes human analysts and response capability.
Is SOC the same as incident response?
Not exactly. A SOC detects and monitors threats. Incident response refers to the actions taken post-detection. MDR bundles both.
Microsoft & Vendor-Specific MDR FAQs
Is Microsoft Defender an MDR?
No. Microsoft Defender is a tool (EDR/XDR). You need an MDR service provider (like Quzara’s Cybertorch™) to manage, monitor, and respond to those alerts 24/7.
Is Microsoft Defender an EDR or MDR?
It’s an EDR and part of Microsoft 365 Defender and XDR ecosystem. It lacks the human-led response and compliance tailoring that true MDR offers.
Is CrowdStrike MDR or EDR?
CrowdStrike Falcon is an EDR/XDR platform. CrowdStrike also offers Falcon Complete, which is a managed MDR service on top of it.
Is SentinelOne an EDR or MDR?
SentinelOne is primarily an EDR/XDR tool. MDR services can be layered on top by third-party providers like Quzara.
Does Cisco have an MDR?
Cisco offers MDR through its partners and SecureX platform. However, it is less tailored for compliance-heavy industries like GovCon.