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During a recent webinar hosted by CyberEdge, Steven Rosenthal, Director of Product Management at Critical Start, shared actionable insights into how Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services can address increasing cyberattacks and resource constraints. Founded in 2012, Critical Start has become a pioneer in MDR services, monitoring over two million endpoints and delivering human-driven, comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities.

A CISO’s Perspective on the Evolving Threat Landscape and Strategic Response

Introduction

Every organization faces unique challenges in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Whether you’re managing compliance requirements, hybrid environments, or shifting risk profiles, one thing is certain: a one-size-fits-all approach to cybersecurity doesn’t work.

Legacy Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions often rely on rigid service models that can’t keep up with evolving threats or your organization’s needs. The result? Gaps in coverage, inefficiencies, and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

Welcome to the third and final installment of our three-part series Driving Cyber Resilience with Human-Driven MDR: Insights from the 2024 Gartner Market Guide. In the first two parts of this series, we explored the critical role of human-driven Managed Detection and Response (MDR) in enhancing security operations and why remote containment and active response are non-negotiable in modern cybersecurity. Now, we turn our focus to the integration of threat exposure management within MDR services and how it serves as a key pillar in achieving cyber resilience.

You Don’t Have to Settle for MDR That Sucks

Imagine this: an attacker breaches your network, and while traditional defenses scramble to catch up, your organization suffers financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. This scenario isn’t just theoretical — it’s a reality for countless businesses navigating today’s complex threat landscape.

The latest Cyber Operations Risk & Response^™ (CORR) platform release introduces groundbreaking innovations designed to simplify cybersecurity operations, enhance workflows, and address critical vulnerabilities. By prioritizing user experience, this release empowers organizations to reduce complexity and strengthen their risk management strategies.

Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part series, Driving Cyber Resilience with Human-Driven MDR: Insights from the 2024 Gartner Market Guide. This series explores how Critical Start’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions align with the key findings from the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for MDR.

Cybersecurity professionals know all too well that visibility into potential threats is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Unfortunately, traditional Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions focus primarily on connecting to security sources without ensuring they receive all critical signals from those sources.

With so many automated security tools on the market, it’s tempting to believe they’re a superior solution for threat detection. The reality, however, is that over-reliance on machine-driven alerts can leave organizations exposed to overlooked threats. While automation boosts efficiency by making light work of large amounts of data, it lacks the adaptive understanding and nuanced context that human intelligence provides.

You Don’t Have to Settle for MDR That Sucks

Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, and bad actors are attacking organizations with greater complexity and persistence than ever before. To combat these threats, many businesses are turning to automated systems for their cybersecurity needs, attracted by the promise of real-time detection and mitigation at scale. However, while automation plays an essential role, by itself it’s not enough to safeguard an organization’s critical assets.