Is MDR the same as an in-house SOC?

No. MDR is a managed service where an external provider delivers SOC capabilities on your behalf, including detection, investigation, and guided response. An in-house SOC requires internal hiring, tooling, and ongoing management.

Does MDR replace EDR?

MDR and EDR serve different roles. EDR is an endpoint detection tool. MDR is a managed service that may include EDR coverage but also spans network, identity, cloud, and SIEM-level detection across your environment.

What does "managed" mean in MDR?

Managed means the provider operates the detection and response function on your behalf with 24×7 SOC monitoring, threat analysis, and guided or automated response — rather than simply providing a tool you manage yourself.

MDR pricing varies by provider and typically depends on the number of assets, event volume, detection scope, response authority, integrations, and retention. Griffendo starting pricing begins at $650/month for foundational coverage.

How is Griffendo MDR different from other providers?

Griffendo includes SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and AI-SOC natively alongside MDR in one connected platform, rather than requiring separate tools or third-party integrations.

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What is MDR (Managed Detection and Response)?

Quick answer

MDR is a managed security service that provides 24×7 threat monitoring, detection, investigation, and guided or automated response on behalf of an organization. It combines a dedicated SOC team with security technology — including SIEM, endpoint detection, and automation — without requiring organizations to build and staff a full in-house security operations center.

Updated April 2026Reviewed by Griffendo Security Team

How MDR works

Managed Detection and Response combines security technology with an expert team operating it on your behalf. A typical MDR service includes:

•24×7 monitoring of your environment across endpoints, network, identity, and cloud
•Threat detection using SIEM rules, behavioral analytics (UEBA), and threat intelligence
•Alert triage and investigation to distinguish real threats from false positives
•Guided or automated response to contain and remediate confirmed incidents
•Regular reporting and communication with your internal team

Who needs MDR?

MDR is suited to organizations that need enterprise-grade threat detection and response capability but cannot staff, fund, or sustain a full 24×7 in-house SOC. It is commonly adopted by mid-market businesses, regulated industries, and organizations facing specific compliance or cyber insurance requirements.

MDR vs MSSP vs SOC-as-a-Service

MDR focuses specifically on detection and response with active involvement in investigations and containment. Traditional MSSPs often focus on monitoring and alerting without deep investigation. SOC-as-a-Service is a broader term that may include MDR capabilities. Modern MDR providers like Griffendo combine detection, AI-driven correlation, automated response, and compliance reporting in one managed service.

Where Griffendo Fits

How Griffendo addresses this

Griffendo's MDR service is built on a unified platform that includes SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and AI-SOC capabilities natively. Rather than offering MDR as a standalone add-on, Griffendo delivers detection, behavioral analytics, automated response, and threat hunting in a single connected managed security operations experience — with starting pricing from $650/month.

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