Top MDR Providersin 2026

See the top MDR providers, ranked on response speed, threat hunting and analyst expertise. Compare Arctic Wolf, Red Canary, Huntress, Expel and eSentire side by side.

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MDR (Managed Detection & Response) Ranked

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Vendors

Last Updated

October 6, 2026

See the top MDR providers, ranked on response speed, threat hunting and analyst expertise. Compare Arctic Wolf, Red Canary, Huntress, Expel and eSentire side by side.

Not sure which to pick? See the top 3 side by side: Trustwave MDR, Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete.

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#1 Top Rank
Editorial #1 ChoiceMDR (Managed Detection & Response)
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Trustwave logo
Chicago, Illinois, USA2,000+

Trustwave MDR, from Trustwave, provides active response actions. Common uses: managed threat detection. Check deployment options and top MDR competitors.

Managed threat detectionThreat huntingIncident containmentMicrosoft security optimization

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon +3

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Retail, Manufacturing

Enterprise Ready:Compliance: Supports PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR and cyber insurance requirements
#2 Runner Up
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Secureworks logo
Atlanta, Georgia, USA1,000+

See what Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR offers: threat hunting. It is built for SOC augmentation, supports cloud deployment and competes with other XDR tools.

Managed detection and responseThreat huntingSOC augmentationIncident response

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne +7

Target Users

Cross-industry, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Government

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001
#3 Ranked
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CrowdStrike logo
Austin, Texas, USA5,000+

CrowdStrike Falcon Complete covers 24/7/365 expert threat monitoring, full surgical remediation and alert triage for 24/7 SOC outsourcing. Compare top MDR tools.

24/7 SOC outsourcingSurgical ransomware remediationAlert fatigue eliminationCybersecurity talent shortage mitigation

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, ServiceNow, Jira +2

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Enterprise, Mid-Market to Enterprise, Finance

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; HIPAA; PCI-DSS compliant service
#4
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Guardz logo
Guardz
byGuardzVerified
Miami, Florida, USA201-500

Guardz is an all-in-one cybersecurity & MDR platform for MSPs. It helps with Managed Security through 24/7 MDR. Explore features and compare MDR alternatives.

MDREndpoint SecuritySecurity OperationsEmail SecurityManaged Security

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ConnectWise +2

Target Users

MSPs, SMBs, Distributed Workforces, Healthcare, Professional Services

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA
#5
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Arctic Wolf logo
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA1,001-5,000

Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response: MITRE ATT&CK mapping and proactive threat hunting. Built for 24/7 SOC threat monitoring. Compare MDR alternatives.

24/7 SOC threat monitoringRansomware incident containmentProactive adversary huntingStrategic security posture reviews

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, CrowdStrike +5

Target Users

Mid-market, Enterprise, Healthcare, Finance, Education, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Legal, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; HIPAA; PCI DSS; GDPR
#6
Security Operations
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Blackpoint Cyber logo
Ellicott City, Maryland, USA501-1,000

Blackpoint Cyber SOC from Blackpoint Cyber focuses on 24/7 SOC. Key capabilities: M365 defense. Compare it with the leading Security Operations alternatives.

Security Operations24/7 SOCThreat HuntingActive ResponseIncident Triage

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

ConnectWise, Datto, Kaseya +3

Target Users

MSPs, SMBs, Mid-Market Enterprises, Healthcare, Finance

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; HIPAA; GDPR
#7
SOC-as-a-Service
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Rewst logo
Tampa, Florida, USA51-200

Get the facts on Rewst SOC Automation: audit logging. Built for tier-1 SOC triage automation. Compare it with other Security Operations options before you decide.

Tier-1 SOC triage automationAlert enrichmentAutomated containment executionTicket lifecycle management

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft Sentinel, Huntress, Blackpoint Cyber +3

Target Users

Managed Service Providers (MSPs), MSSPs, IT Services

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; GDPR
#8
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Field Effect logo
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada201-500

Field Effect MDR is a 24/7 managed detection and response service for 24/7 threat monitoring and active ransomware containment. See features and MDR alternatives.

24/7 threat monitoringActive ransomware containmentManaged SOC operationsSmall business cyber defense

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ConnectWise +3

Target Users

SMBs, Mid-Market Enterprises, MSPs, Professional Services, Legal, Healthcare, Financial

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; CIS Controls; HIPAA; Cyber Essentials
#9
Managed Security Services
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HPE logo
Spring, Texas, USA60,000+

See what HPE Managed Security offers: threat intel. It is built for continuous SOC monitoring, supports cloud deployment and competes with other MDR tools.

Continuous SOC monitoringRansomware incident containmentRegulatory compliance auditingProactive threat hunting

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike +2

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy, Public Sector, Government

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; PCI-DSS; HIPAA; NIST
#10
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Critical Start logo
Plano, Texas, USA201-500

Looking for MDR software? Critical Start MDR by Critical Start provides human-led triage and MobileSOC alerts for threat detection. Compare features and alternatives.

Alert fatigue reductionRapid incident containment24/7 SOC escalationThreat detection

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel +3

Target Users

Cross-industry, Mid-market, Enterprise, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; PCI DSS; HIPAA
#11
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ReliaQuest logo
Tampa, Florida, USA1,001-5,000

ReliaQuest GreyMatter: MITRE ATT&CK mapping and continuous security validation. Built for unified security operations. Compare Security Operations alternatives.

Unified security operationsAutomated cross-tool incident responseEDR/SIEM telemetry correlationContinuous detection validation

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike +4

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, Energy

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; GDPR; HIPAA; NIST CSF
#12
SOC-as-a-Service
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Check Point logo
Tel Aviv, Israel5,000+

Check Point Infinity SOC from Check Point focuses on SOC alert triage. Key capabilities: IOC lookup. Compare it with the leading Threat Detection alternatives.

SOC alert triageRapid threat investigationBrand impersonation defenseIndicator of compromise analysis

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

Check Point Infinity Portal, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel +2

Target Users

Banking, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Enterprise, Cross-industry, Financial Services, Defense

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; GDPR
#13
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ThreatDown logo
Santa Clara, California, USA1,000+

ThreatDown MDR by ThreatDown: 24/7 managed SOC and proactive threat hunting. Ideal for managed SOC. Deployment: cloud. See how it compares with top MDR alternatives.

MDRManaged SOCThreat HuntingIncident Response24/7 Defense

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

ThreatDown EDR, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID +1

Target Users

SMBs, Mid-Market, Healthcare, Education, Financial

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; HIPAA; GDPR
#14
Managed Security Services
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Optiv logo
Denver, Colorado, USA2,000+

Optiv Managed Security Services from Optiv focuses on 24/7 SOC. Key capabilities: SOC analysis. Compare it with the leading Managed Security Services alternatives.

Managed Security ServicesMDRSecurity Operations24/7 SOC

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike +1

Target Users

Enterprise, Mid-Market, Education

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; PCI-DSS; HIPAA
#15
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Expel logo
Herndon, Virginia, USA500+

Get the facts on Expel Managed Detection and Response: one-click containment. Built for automated containment. Compare it with other MDR options before you decide.

24/7 cloud managed detection and responseKubernetes threat defenseAutomated containment

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

AWS, Azure, GCP +4

Target Users

Cross-industry, Tech, Finance, Healthcare, Retail

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; HIPAA; PCI-DSS
#16
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Binary Defense logo
Stow, Ohio, USA201-500

Binary Defense MDR by Binary Defense: root-cause forensics. Ideal for expert threat hunting. Deployment: cloud. See how it compares with top MDR alternatives.

24/7 managed detection and responseExpert threat huntingRapid endpoint containment

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne +2

Target Users

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Financial, Legal

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; PCI-DSS; HIPAA
#17
Incident Response
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Red Canary logo
Denver, Colorado, USA500+

Red Canary Incident Response: rapid breach containment and 24/7 digital forensics. Built for rapid breach containment. Compare Incident Response alternatives.

Rapid breach containmentDigital forensics investigationThreat actor eviction

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne +3

Target Users

Cross-industry, Financial, Healthcare, Technology

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; HIPAA; ISO 27001
#18
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Qualys logo
Foster City, California, USA2,000+

Qualys VMDR is a vulnerability management & response. It helps with vulnerability prioritization through threat detection. Explore features and compare MDR alternatives.

Vulnerability prioritizationTruRisk scoringAutomated patch response

Deployment

SaaS, Cloud

Integrations

ServiceNow, Splunk, Jira +3

Target Users

Cross-industry, Financial Services, Healthcare, Enterprise

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2; ISO 27001; FedRAMP; PCI DSS; HIPAA
#19
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Broadcom logo
Palo Alto, California, USA10,001+

Carbon Black Cloud Managed Detection and Response: ticketing sync and proactive threat hunting. Built for 24/7 SOC monitoring. Compare MDR alternatives.

24/7 SOC monitoringRapid ransomware containmentExpert incident investigationSecurity staff augmentation

Deployment

Cloud

Integrations

Carbon Black Cloud, ServiceNow, Jira +2

Target Users

Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mid-Market to Enterprise, Mid-Market, Enterprise, Finance, Retail

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO/IEC 27001; HIPAA; PCI-DSS compliant service
#20
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eSentire logo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada1,000+

eSentire MDR is a managed detection & response service. It helps with continuous cyber resilience through contractual SLAs. Explore features and compare MDR alternatives.

24/7 proactive threat huntingHuman-led active threat suppressionContinuous cyber resilience

Deployment

Cloud, Hybrid

Integrations

Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel +2

Target Users

Mid-market, Enterprise, Finance, Healthcare, Legal, Financial Services, Energy, Manufacturing

Enterprise Ready:SSO ReadyRBACREST APICompliance: SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001; HIPAA; PCI DSS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Top MDR Providers.

Which are the top MDR (Managed Detection & Response) vendors on Cyber Rank?

Top MDR Providers currently lists 20 products, in editorial order: #1 Trustwave MDR, #2 Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR, #3 CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, #4 Guardz, #5 Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response, #6 Blackpoint Cyber SOC, #7 Rewst SOC Automation, #8 Field Effect MDR, #9 HPE Managed Security, #10 Critical Start MDR, #11 ReliaQuest GreyMatter, #12 Check Point Infinity SOC, #13 ThreatDown MDR, #14 Optiv Managed Security Services, #15 Expel Managed Detection and Response, #16 Binary Defense MDR, #17 Red Canary Incident Response, #18 Qualys VMDR, #19 Carbon Black Cloud Managed Detection and Response (Broadcom), #20 eSentire MDR.

Which product is ranked #1 in Top MDR Providers?

Trustwave MDR by Trustwave is ranked first by the Cyber Rank editorial team.

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How is Top MDR Providers put together?

The Cyber Rank editorial team selects the products on this list and decides their order after reviewing each product's features, deployment options, integrations, industry fit and vendor background. It is not a market-share or customer-review ranking.

Which products appear here?

Products that our editors picked for MDR (Managed Detection & Response) and that have a published Cyber Rank profile.

Can a product appear in other rankings?

Yes. Editors can list a product in any ranking where it is a strong fit, so it may appear in several.

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