Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Managed Detection and Response Service: Advanced Threat Detection and Cybersecurity Response

In today’s threat landscape, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. For Swiss organisations looking to proactively protect their IT infrastructures, the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service delivered by Var Group Suisse in collaboration with SimpleCyb rrepresents an advanced cybersecurity solution capable of identifying and neutralising attacks before they cause serious damage.

What Is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?

Managed Detection and Response is a fully managed security service that combines continuous monitoring, behavioural analysis, and active threat response. Unlike traditional security solutions, MDR does not simply generate alerts—it takes direct action to contain and eliminate attacks, operating as a true extension of the internal IT team.

Var Group’s MDR service is built on a powerful combination of:

  • Artificial intelligence technologies

  • Highly specialised human expertise

  • Deep knowledge of emerging cyber threats

This integrated approach ensures 360-degree protection, making MDR ideal for organisations operating in regulated environments or high-risk sectors.

 

How an MDR Service Works

The MDR process is structured into four core phases:

1. Proactive 24/7 Monitoring

Advanced threat-detection systems continuously analyse network traffic, endpoints, cloud environments, and applications.

2. Threat Detection

Correlation engines and machine learning algorithms identify suspicious or anomalous activity.

3. Analysis and Prioritisation

Security analysts validate alerts, eliminate false positives, and classify threats based on severity.

4. Active Response

When a real attack is confirmed, an immediate response plan is activated, including endpoint isolation, malware removal, and real-time customer notification.

 

Key Benefits of Implementing an MDR Solution

Adopting MDR delivers strategic and operational advantages for Swiss organisations:

  • Early detection of advanced threats (APT, ransomware, insider threats)

  • Reduced dwell time of attackers within the network

  • Immediate, expert-led incident response

  • Regulatory compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and European security standards

  • Reduced internal workload for IT teams

  • Scalable, flexible service model aligned with business growth

Var Group offers a fully customisable MDR service, designed to evolve with your organisation and deliver long-term protection.

MDR vs. EDR: Key Differences and Complementarity

MDR and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) are often confused, but they serve different and complementary purposes:

  • EDR is a technology installed on endpoints to monitor activities and detect suspicious behaviour

  • MDR is a managed service that also uses EDR, adding expert human analysis, threat hunting, and active response

In short:
EDR is the tool. MDR is the complete service.

In modern IT security architectures, Var Group’s MDR integrates seamlessly with existing EDR solutions, enhancing them with continuous monitoring and specialised expertise.

 

 

Why Choose Var Group Suisse for MDR?

Choosing Var Group Suisse for your MDR service means relying on a trusted cybersecurity partner capable of delivering:

  • Proactive and rapid protection

  • Tailored security strategies

  • Regulatory and industry alignment

  • Continuous expert supervision

With Var Group, MDR becomes a strategic asset for safeguarding your digital infrastructure in an increasingly complex threat environment.