Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that provides organizations with 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, investigation, and response capabilities, often using a combination of advanced technology and human expertise. It’s an outsourced solution that helps organizations enhance their security posture and reduce the risk of breaches by leveraging security operations center (SOC)-like functions.
Benefit(i) Improved Security Posture: MDR helps organizations strengthen their overall security posture by proactively identifying and addressing threats.
(ii) Reduced Time to Detect and Respond: MDR can significantly reduce the time it takes to detect and respond to security incidents, minimizing potential damage.
(iii) Expertise and Resources: MDR provides access to a team of security experts and advanced technologies that many organizations may not have in-house.
(iv) Focus on Core Business: By outsourcing security operations, organizations can focus on their core business activities.
(v) Cost-Effective: MDR can be a more cost-effective solution than building and maintaining an in-house SOC, especially for smaller or resource-constrained organizations.
Authorities For Further Research(i) Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
(ii) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
(iii) Data Protection and Privacy Laws and regulations like GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California).
(iv) Industry-Specific Regulations: HIPAA (Healthcare); PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry); GLBA (Financial Institutions); DFARS (Defense Contractors).
(v) Cyber Incident Reporting, like Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA).
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