--- title: "Managed Detection & Response (MDR) | EFROS" description: "MDR combining EDR, XDR, SOAR, and 24/7 SOC analysts with pre-authorized containment, MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection, and contracted MTTD/MTTC targets." canonical: https://efros.com/security/mdr/ --- - [Home](https://efros.com/) - /[Security](https://efros.com/security/) - /MDR By [Stefan Efros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanefros-cyberdefense/), CEO & Founder, EFROS Updated · July 1, 2026 Security / Managed Detection & Response # MDR that contains the threat. EDR, XDR, SOAR, and a 24/7 SOC working as one service. When ransomware lands, pre-authorized containment fires in minutes instead of waiting for a bridge call. IR work is forensic-grade, so you have evidence if legal or insurance needs it later. 24/7 Coverage SLA MTTD targets SLA MTTC targets Pre-authorized Containment ## Why EFROS MDR ### Detection + Response under one contract Most MSSPs hand you a ticket and call it a day. MDR contains the threat before you know it's there. Response actions are pre-authorized in your IR playbook and execute in minutes. ### Coverage across the full stack We correlate signals across endpoint (EDR), identity (ITDR), network (NDR), cloud (CSPM), and SaaS. Real attacks pivot across those domains, so the detection layer has to see across them too. ### Human analysts on the pivots Automation handles the routine majority. Senior analysts take the cases that genuinely need a human. Individual credentials are documented and provided under NDA via the Trust Center. No offshore tier-1 outsourcing. ### Threat intelligence that adapts Intel updates continuously. Industry-specific TTPs get mapped into your detection content. You get protection tuned to the adversaries actually targeting your vertical, not a generic feed everyone else is using. ## What you get - ✓EDR deployment and management (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender XDR) - ✓24/7 SOC monitoring with contracted MTTD targets - ✓Pre-authorized containment actions (host isolation, account disable, token revocation) - ✓Weekly threat hunting mapped to MITRE ATT&CK - ✓Monthly breach readiness reporting - ✓Incident response with forensic evidence preservation - ✓Breach notification and regulator coordination support - ✓Post-incident root cause and remediation plan ## MDR FAQ ### What's the difference between MDR and SOC-as-a-Service? SOC-as-a-Service can monitor any platform you provide. MDR includes the EDR/XDR platform itself (deployed, managed, and operated by us) plus the 24/7 SOC and incident response. MDR is opinionated; SOC-aaS is platform-agnostic. For most mid-market orgs, MDR is faster to deploy and easier to operate. ### Which EDR platforms do you support for MDR? CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Palo Alto Cortex XDR. We recommend based on your environment: Windows-heavy, mixed cloud, Mac-heavy, Linux-heavy. No single platform is best for every org. ### How fast can MDR be deployed? EDR deployment to first coverage: 2-4 weeks for most environments. Full tuning and custom detection content: 6-8 weeks. During deployment you're still covered by interim monitoring and manual IR support. ### What happens when a ransomware attack starts? Pre-authorized containment fires within minutes: affected hosts isolated, privileged accounts disabled, lateral movement paths severed. Our IR team engages, forensics are preserved, and you get a status update within 30 minutes. We coordinate with your insurance, legal, and regulators as needed. ### Who provides managed detection and response (MDR) for a business in Chicago? EFROS provides MDR to businesses across the Chicago metro and Chicagoland. We are a remote-first, service-area provider: threat detection, investigation by senior analysts, and pre-authorized containment run 24/7 from our SOC, with on-site support arranged as needed. Programs are SOC 2-aligned and ISO 27001-aligned, mapped to the NIST frameworks, and backed by a contractual 4-hour incident-response SLA. Detection content is tuned to the adversaries targeting your industry. Related programs ## MDR works best alongside [### Managed SIEM Custom detection content + tuned alerting that feeds MDR. Sentinel, Splunk, or Elastic.Open→](https://efros.com/security/managed-siem/) [### 24/7 SOC as a Service Round-the-clock analysts who triage and contain — not just an alert queue dumped on your team.Open→](https://efros.com/security/soc-as-a-service/) [### Virtual CISO Strategy, board reporting, and compliance ownership on top of the operational MDR layer.Open→](https://efros.com/security/vciso/) [### Incident Response Retainer Pre-engaged IR commander when an MDR alert turns out to be a real breach in progress.Open→](https://efros.com/security/incident-response/) [### MSSP TCO Calculator 3-year build-vs-buy comparison: in-house SOC against managed MDR with the math that spreadsheets skip.Open→](https://efros.com/tools/mssp-tco-calculator/) [### Pricing Indicative bands for Secure Operations (MDR included) and Fortress SOC tiers.Open→](https://efros.com/pricing/) ## Ready when the ransomware email lands. Free MDR readiness assessment. We look at your current EDR, your detection coverage, and your IR playbook. Then we show you where containment would fail if ransomware landed today. No theater. The honest gap list. [Run Free Security Score](https://efros.com/contact/)