The Ultimate Buyers Guide to Real MDR.pdf

Cyber threats have evolved, and so must our defenses. Traditional MDR offerings—while
useful—are limited to reactive incident response and passive threat monitoring. In
contrast, Infopercept’s Real MDR solution goes far beyond by offering a consolidated
and integrated platform that merges detection, response, proactive exposure reduction,
remediation, and compliance into a single service. Powered by the Invinsense platform,
Real MDR is not just a tool—it’s an ecosystem for cyber resilience.

1. Redefining Managed Detection and
Response for the Modern Cybersecurity Era

2. Table of Contents
03Executive Summary
•Detection & Response (XDR, XDR+, Threat Intelligence)
•Exposure Management (ASM, VM, BAS, CART)
•Security Compliance (GSOS)
•Security Engineering (Remediation)
03The Evolution of MDR: From Reactive to Proactive
05Key Challenges Facing Security Leaders Today
06The Need for Real MDR
06Overview of Infopercept’s Real MDR Solution
07Key Components of Real MDR
08Real MDR Platform: Invinsense – A Unified Cybersecurity Ecosystem
09Competitive Advantage: Real MDR vs Traditional MDR
10Benefits Across Stakeholders
11Use Cases of Real MDR
11Buying Considerations and Evaluation Criteria
12Real MDR Deployment Models
13Measuring the ROI of Real MDR
13Questions to Ask MDR Providers
14Getting Started with Infopercept’s Real MDR
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3. Cyber threats have evolved, and so must our defenses. Traditional MDR offerings—while
useful—are limited to reactive incident response and passive threat monitoring. In
contrast, Infopercept’s Real MDR solution goes far beyond by offering a consolidated
and integrated platform that merges detection, response, proactive exposure reduction,
remediation, and compliance into a single service. Powered by the Invinsense platform,
Real MDR is not just a tool—it’s an ecosystem for cyber resilience.
Executive Summary
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4. The Evolution of MDR:
From Reactive to Proactive
MDR originated as an extension to managed security services, with a focus on detecting
anomalies and alerting clients about suspicious activity. However, today’s threat
landscape demands:
Proactive
identification of
exposures
Validation of
controls
Integrated
compliance
oversight
Engineering-level
remediation of
vulnerabilities
Real MDR is the natural evolution that combines these
demands into one seamless model.
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5. Key Challenges Facing
Security Leaders Today
Security teams
are overwhelmed
by:
A tsunami of
alerts from
disparate tools
Skill shortages in
threat hunting,
incident response,
and compliance
Expanding attack
surfaces due to
cloud, remote work,
and IoT
Compliance burdens
from frameworks like
GDPR, HIPAA,
PCI-DSS, and ISO
Remediation
bottlenecks due to
lack of
development/security
collaboration
Traditional MDR providers only scratch the surface of these
problems.
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6. XDR & deception-led detection and response
CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) via Invinsense OXDR
Security Compliance Management via Invinsense GSOS
Security Engineering Support for real-world remediation at the system and
application level
The Need for Real MDR
Real MDR was built to address security in its entirety, not just detection
Overview of Infopercept’s Real MDR
Solution
Infopercept’s Real MDR, launched in 2025, is a service-based solution delivered via the
Invinsense platform. It spans:
Need Real MDR Capability
Reduce exposu re before a breach Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Rapid response to live threats XDR + Deception + SOAR
Maintain regulatory posture Built-in GRC/Compliance Layer
Fix root causes Security Engineering Support
Visibility across hybrid environments
Unified Platform (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ASM,
VM, GRC)
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7. Key Components of Real MDR
6.1
Detection & Response
•Invinsense XDR: Aggregates
telemetry from endpoints,
servers, cloud, and networks;
correlates with threat
intelligence; surfaces
prioritized threats.
•Deception Technology (XDR+):
Deploys traps and lures to
catch attackers that bypass
traditional defenses.
•Automated & Manual
Response: Orchestrated
playbooks and 24x7 human
support.
•Threat Intelligence Feeds:
Integrated with Invinsense for
timely detection of evolving
threats.
6.2Exposure Management
(Invinsense OXDR)
Attack Surface Monitoring
(ASM): Inventory and monitor
internet-facing assets.
Vulnerability Management
(VM): Prioritize risks based on
exploitability and business
impact.
Breach & Attack Simulation
(BAS): Continuous validation
of security controls using
real-world attack paths.
Continuous Automated Red
Teaming (CART): RedOps
teams simulate adversary
behavior to stress-test your
defenses over time.
6.3Security Compliance
(Invinsense GSOS)
•Automate tracking of
compliance with:
GDPR
HIPAA
ISO 27001
NIST 800-53
PCI-DSS
•Map controls to frameworks
•Evidence collection and
reporting
•Manage audits, risks, and
governance centrally
6.4
Security Engineering
•DevSecOps Support: Integrate
with CI/CD pipelines.
•Custom Application
Remediation: Get hands-on
help for fixing vulnerable code
and misconfigurations.
•Patch Management:
Orchestrate automatic and
manual patches via XDR+ and
engineering teams.
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8. Real MDR Platform: Invinsense
This consolidation reduces complexity, enhances visibility, and lowers operational
costs.
Invinsense is a
proprietary
cybersecurity platform
that integrates
SIEM
SOAR
EDR
Deception
ASM
VM
BAS
Red Team
Tools
GRC Tools
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9. Competitive Advantage:
Real MDR vs Traditional MDR
Feature
Traditional
MDR
24x7 Monitoring
XDR Integration
Deception Technology
Attack Surface Monitoring
Red Teaming
Vulnerability Management
Application Remediation
Compliance Management
Platform Unification
Engineering Support
Real
MDR
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10. Benefits Across Stakeholders
CIO/CTO
Strategic alignment
of cybersecurity with
business goals
Holistic visibility and
control across the
threat lifecycle
CISO
Security Team
Streamlined
operations, reduced
alert fatigue
Engineering support
for secure application
development
Real-time tracking of
compliance gaps
Compliance
Officers
Developers
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11. Use Cases of Real MDR
Buying Considerations and Evaluation
Criteria
10.1Ransomware Prevention
ASM identifies exposed RDP
ports, VM highlights vulnerable
services, CART simulates lateral
movement, engineering teams
harden endpoints.
10.2Regulatory Readiness
GSOS maps controls to GDPR and
ISO 27001, tracks control
effectiveness, and prepares
evidence for auditors.
10.3Post-Breach Analysis
XDR captures incident details,
SOAR initiates playbooks,
compliance logs the event for
forensics.
10.4DevSecOps Alignment
Security engineers guide
developers in remediating SQL
injection identified in app
pentests.
Does the MDR support exposure management or just detection?
Are deception technologies included to detect stealthy attackers?
Is there a unified platform or a patchwork of third-party tools?
Does the service provide code-level remediation support?
Can the MDR simulate real attacks continuously?
When evaluating MDR vendors, ask:
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12. Real MDR Deployment Models
Fully Managed
End-to-end service including detection,
response, engineering, and compliance.
Co-Managed
Customer retains internal tools; Real MDR
integrates to extend visibility and coverage.
Platform-Only
Invinsense licensed as a platform for
customers with in-house security teams.
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13. Measuring the ROI of Real MDR
Questions to Ask MDR Providers
Reduced Dwell Time:
Faster detection and
response = fewer
damages
Lower Cost of
Compliance:
Automation reduces
manual audits
Improved Patch
Time:
Direct collaboration
with engineering
accelerates
MTTR
Reduced Breach
Risk:
Exposure
management and
red teaming close
hidden gaps
Tool Consolidation:
Eliminate
overlapping security
tools
How do you validate that my controls work?
Can you simulate real attacker behavior continuously?
How is application remediation handled?
Do you provide visibility into my external attack surface?
How is compliance managed and reported?
Do you support cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments?
Is threat intelligence contextualized or generic?
Can your MDR align with DevSecOps processes?
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14. Getting Started with Infopercept’s Real
MDR
Conclusion:
Why Settle for Partial MDR?
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current challenges, and
goals with Infopercept
experts.
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capabilities: XDR, BAS,
GSOS, and more.
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Experience the Real
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Cybersecurity can no longer afford to be reactive or siloed. Infopercept’s Real MDR
reimagines managed detection and response as a complete cybersecurity lifecycle
management solution—enabling organizations to detect, respond, reduce risk, comply,
and remediate continuously and effectively.
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