Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR
Go beyond the endpoint with managed extended detection and response (MXDR) to help stop cyberattackers and prevent future compromise.
Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR is generally available
Give your security operations center (SOC) team coverage with leading end-to-end protection and expertise.
MXDR beyond the endpoint
Address coverage gaps and drive SOC efficiency with around-the-clock access to Microsoft expertise.
Accelerate your SOC operations
Let our experts triage and investigate prioritized incidents that require immediate attention.
Protect with confidence
Contain incidents faster with human-led managed response and proactive remediation done on your behalf.
Access Defender Experts on demand
Chat with Defender Experts around the clock about specific incidents or alerts.
Prevent future cyberattacks
Reduce incidents over time with detailed recommendations to improve your overall security posture.
Included capabilities
Managed detection and response
Let our expert analysts manage your Microsoft Defender XDR incident queue and handle triage, investigation, and response for you.
Around the clock, proactive cyberthreat hunting
Extend your team’s cyberthreat hunting capacity and prioritize significant cyberthreat with Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting built in.
Live dashboards and reports
Get transparent, real-time visibility of operations conducted on your behalf, along with a noise-free, actionable view of prioritized incidents and detailed analytics.
Proactive check-ins for continuous security improvements
Benefit from remote, periodic check-ins with your assigned service delivery manager (SDM) to guide your Defender Experts for XDR experience and improve your security posture.
Fast and seamless onboarding
Get up and running quickly with a streamlined experience to ensure your Microsoft security products are correctly configured.
Industry research and recognition
Industry-leading managed detection and response
Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting is a Leader in the 2022 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluations for Managed Services.
New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR
A 2023 study found a projected return on investment of 43% to 254% over three years and a projected net present value of $1.0M to $6.1M with Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR.1
Verifone gets full visibility with Defender Experts for XDR
“Defender Experts for XDR found a shadow IT detection on the first day of service. I was impressed that they found a real issue for us so fast—none of our other tools alerted us about it.”
-Mike Johnson, Global Cyber Threat & Incident Response Security Operations Center Manager, Verifone
Additional resources
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