<span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent than ever. Today, companies need to detect threats before they become a large-scale issue if they want to effectively protect their data, their client's data, and the threat that online criminals pose. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">Managed detection response services (MDR)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> are the best way to catch cyber threats in their </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">initial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> stages, which is why <a href="http://www.magnitech.com">MSP companies</a> are beginning to offer these services to their clients. However, they serve as so much more than just threat detection.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">Managed detection response services are just the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">initial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> part of an intricate process that is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">utilized</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> to stop cybersecurity threats from doing serious harm to a company’s network. Here is how MDR acts as more than </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">simple</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> threat detection.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Explaining Detection</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">Detection occurs when managed detection response services zone in on a potential threat and alert the company </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">utilizing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> the services of said threat. The company must then </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">act</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> against this threat, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">determining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> if it is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">a serious concern</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> or just a false positive, before taking the necessary steps to assess the situation.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">These services help an organization </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">monitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> their network and endpoint data, performing threat sweeps and looking for specific indicators of compromise.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Analyzing Potential Threats</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">If the managed detection response service detects a potential threat, it will send a notification to the company. This allows the qualified security specialists to investigate the origin of the attack, do further analysis on it, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">determine</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> the severity of the potential threat before </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW157622659 BCX0">taking action</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">, whether that be to ignore it or to roll out a strategic method of removing the threat from the company’s network.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Managed Detection Response Services are More than Automation</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span></span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">While automation is used within managed detection response services, the process usually involves humans as well. This ensures more </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">accurate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> readings when it comes to potential online threats, as well as effective ways to deal with the threat if it is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">deemed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> dangerous to the organization. Clients can expect to have direct interactions with the <a href="https://magnitech.com/magnitech/it-security/">security team </a></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> deal with online threats accordingly. This is a crucial aspect of any successful managed detection response service.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157622659 BCX0"><span class="SCXW157622659 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW157622659 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">MDR is so much more than just threat detection. The cybersecurity teams working to alert companies about potential online threats analyze every notification carefully to ensure that any threats are dealt with appropriately. If you want to learn more about cybersecurity </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">services</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> that can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0">benefit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW157622659 BCX0"> your company, check out our services page today or <a href="http://www.magnitech.com/contactus">contact us</a>!</span></span>