Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response

Accelerate your Security Operations Capabilities.

Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than in-house teams can manage, making 24/7 coverage and expert response a non-negotiable requirement. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is the definitive solution, providing human-led security operations to augment or replace existing capabilities.

We believe the Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response cuts through the vendor noise to define what true MDR delivers: proactive threat disruption, comprehensive visibility, and measurable security outcomes.

Don't wait for the next attack. Equip your organization with the knowledge to select a partner that can meet your business needs.

Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response, Pete Shoard, Andrew Davies, and Angel Barrios, 01 October 2025.

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Our thoughts on the market guide include:

The Evolving MDR Landscape: See how the MDR market is shifting toward proactive, outcome-driven defense that includes exposure management, moving beyond simple detection.
The True Value of MDR: Understand why human-driven expertise is critical. The report warns against "technology-only" offerings that fail to deliver the essential, contextual insights needed for effective security outcomes.
Key Capabilities for Success: Learn the core functions successful MDR services must provide, including turnkey Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) capabilities and the ability to remotely initiate active threat containment.
A Roadmap for Evaluation: Get Gartner recommendations on how to assess and select MDR providers, focusing on those that can align with your specific risk requirements and provide actionable findings for your internal teams.