Glossary
MDR
Managed Detection and Response — An outsourced security service in which a third-party provider monitors an organization's environment using EDR/XDR tooling and takes, or recommends, response actions on the customer's behalf, typically around the clock. It is aimed at organizations that lack the in-house staff to run their own SOC.
Recent coverage mentioning MDR
ShinyHunters: Dark Reading on Potential ReliaQuest Breach
Dark Reading editors discuss the latest activities of the ShinyHunters threat group, including inquiries into a potential breach affecting ReliaQuest.
Faronics Deploy Abused by Phishing Actors to Install ScreenConnect
Phishing actors are abusing the legitimate Faronics Deploy endpoint management tool to gain remote access and install ScreenConnect via malicious installers.
AI's Impact on MDR: Adapting to Evolving Threat Landscapes
Explore how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity threat landscape, challenging traditional MDR models, and what security professionals must do to adapt.
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