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KuppingerCole Names Optiv MDR on Google Security Operations Platform a 2024 Product Leader Breadcrumb Home Insights Blog KuppingerCole Names Optiv MDR on Google Security Operations Platform a 2024 Product Leader December 4, 2024 KuppingerCole Analysts has released its 2024 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Leadership Compass and named Optiv a Product Leader and an Overall Challenger. Image The annual report published by the leading European independent research and advisory company dives into the current landscape of MDR, including: MDR for All: The report shows the breadth of options organizations have today for MDR and the accessibility of top-notch security for all. Whether you are a large organization or an SMB, there is a flavor and partner for MDR available for you. MDR Capability Growth: You are going to see this market innovate and advance in 2025, with key innovations including increased integrations, enhanced capabilities for regulatory compliance, heightened focus on securing cloud environments and more. MDR Flexibility: The need for 24/7 expert monitoring, threat analysis and support is growing. Also growing are the needs of organizations to add on broader service scopes such as AI, machine learning (ML), active threat hunting, incident response and thorough threat verification to make MDR a more robust option. Optiv MDR accelerates threat detection and response by leveraging the power of generative AI with Gemini in Security Operations to analyze vast amounts of log data, supplement analyst capabilities with natural language queries and identify threats and anomalies that indicate malicious activity. KuppingerCole’s recognition of Optiv as a Product Leader and an Overall Challenger validates Optiv MDR as a best-in-breed solution for organizations looking to bolster their resilience and security posture. Here are some highlights: Our ranking as a Product Leader highlights our collaboration with Google Cloud on Google Security Operations and our ability to deliver a unified and connective experience and service to clients We launched our MDR offering this year and while we celebrate our Overall Challenger status, we’re setting our sights on Overall Leader and continuing to further develop our MDR service for clients in 2025 KuppingerCole recognized our global threat intelligence team and our strong support for compliance with security standards Optiv also earned “strong positive” or “positive” ratings in the categories of security, functionality, deployment, interoperability, usability, innovativeness, market position and financial strength – again, positioning us as a notable leader in the MDR market. A Partnership Beyond MDR For background, the Optiv MDR solution is an integrative platform backed by our proprietary data and detection engineering, SOAR and lightning-fast log analysis designed around our clients’ unique security stack to achieve their unique business goals. This relentless pursuit of innovation within our team has been pivotal in creating robust solutions tailored to meet our clients’ evolving challenges in the MDR space. As noted by KuppingerCole, “When organizations lack strong in-house threat detection and response capabilities, MDR solutions provide an opportunity to outsource a significant portion of their security operations.” Our collaboration with Google Cloud on Google Security Operations has been instrumental in this recognition. Some of the key features from Google Security Operations that helped propel us to the Product Leader designation included: Advanced event correlation and incident response, as well as manual and automated threat hunting capabilities Risk detection and response capabilities to match our clients’ security posture and desired control depth Generative AI with Gemini embedded in the platform to aid in investigation, detection, response and threat hunting to further increase the speed of detection and response As noted earlier, our collaboration goes beyond traditional MDR offerings, giving our clients access to a wider range of resources and solutions designed to fortify their security posture and overall posture. Strategic Trends Shaping MDR in 2025 As we look ahead to 2025, several key trends specific to MDR are set to redefine how organizations approach cybersecurity: Enhanced Automation and Orchestration: The increasing complexity of cyber threats demands more sophisticated automated responses. In 2025, MDR solutions will prioritize automation not just for detection, but also for immediate response actions. Optiv MDR: We are focused on enhancing our automation capabilities to streamline incident response and improve efficiency and human-in-the-loop validation, enabling organizations to mitigate threats in real time while maintaining critical oversight. Proactive Threat Hunting: Organizations will shift from reactive strategies to proactive threat hunting, identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Optiv MDR: Our MDR solutions are being enhanced to integrate advanced threat hunting methodologies, allowing our clients to stay ahead of attackers and reinforce their defenses. Medical and Industrial IoT Devices and OT support: Now more than ever, organizations are looking to protect their critical infrastructure and lessen emerging cyber risks related to medical and industrial IoT devices. Optiv MDR: We are expanding our MDR playbooks for connected medical devices and industrial IoT systems with an emphasis on real-time monitoring, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance and tailored incident responses for our clients. Our team collaborates closely with our consulting practice and clients' IoT teams to develop robust security playbooks that address the unique challenges of these environments. Manage and Outsource Threats with Optiv MDR Cybersecurity remains a top concern for organizations looking to invest in technology tools that enable timely, continuous detection and response to evolving threats. We know managing those threats is a key business priority and Optiv and Google Cloud stand by ready to help. Download the full KuppingerCole report here and connect with our experts. By: John Pelton Senior Director of Cyber Operations | Optiv John Pelton is Optiv’s Sr. Director of Detection in Response within Managed Services and leads a team in safeguarding clients’ environments comprised of engineers, analysts and hunters. John has previously led client success organizations and has a heavy emphasis on client satisfaction, process optimizations and effective risk management. Share: Optiv KuppingerCole MDR Google Cloud managed detection and response Google SecOps threat detection Cyber Threats Gemini AI
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