Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, has recently unveiled its latest offering in the form of a managed detection and response (MDR) service. This innovative solution aims to assist organizations in overcoming the challenges posed by a shortage of cybersecurity professionals and knowledge.
By combining Malwarebytes’ endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology with their MDR service, customers can benefit from comprehensive threat prevention and remediation services. These services are delivered by a team of cybersecurity experts, utilizing both automated tools and human-led analysis.
The MDR service features dedicated analysts who remotely monitor an organization’s network around the clock, ensuring the prompt identification, analysis, and prioritization of new threats.
Malwarebytes emphasizes that their new offering can function as an extension of existing teams or serve as a complete solution for organizations lacking dedicated security staff.
“We have carefully assembled a team of exceptional experts from around the world, equipping them with our award-winning tools and AI-based threat modeling to enhance the capabilities of SMBs and MSPs,” stated Bob Shaker, Vice President of Managed Services at Malwarebytes.
The company’s EDR technology offers lightweight and integrated endpoint security, combining real-time continuous monitoring and endpoint data collection with automated response and analysis.
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) inundated with security alerts, the combination of EDR and human threat intelligence helps prioritize and identify advanced malware attacks, analyze previous indicators of compromise, and reinforce overall resilience.
Furthermore, Malwarebytes emphasizes that their MDR service can help reduce security costs and accelerate time-to-value due to automated onboarding processes, ensuring swift implementation from purchase to full service operation.
The introduction of Malwarebytes MDR comes at a time when many organizations struggle to attract professionals with the necessary digital skills. Research conducted by the Open University revealed that 77% of IT decision-makers face a digital skills gap within their organizations.
In 2020, a UK government report highlighted that 27% of businesses experience a skills gap in incident response, with 48% of surveyed companies hiring individuals lacking confidence in performing basic tasks.
With the launch of their MDR service, Malwarebytes aims to bridge this gap and provide businesses with the necessary protection against cyber threats.
“This is just the beginning as we continue to accelerate product innovation and deliver new services to secure chronically underserved SMBs and empower MSPs to be their heroes,” added Shaker.