Cloud Managed Detection and Response (C-MDR) is a vital component of a modern cloud security strategy, especially as cloud and SaaS platforms face increasing threats like phishing, impersonation, data breaches, insider threats, and ransomware. As stated in the latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, “The global average cost of a data breach increased 10% over the previous year, reaching USD 4.88 million, the biggest jump since the pandemic.” With complete versus incomplete threat detection and response making a critical difference in an organization’s reputation, business continuity, and other high-stakes outcomes, employing sophisticated and comprehensive detection and remediation is more important now than ever before.

There are two primary challenges organizations face when it comes to effective Cloud Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR). First, many C-MDRR solutions focus primarily on detecting and mitigating risky configuration changes, enhancing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools but failing to detect more sophisticated and persistent threats. Issues such as human and non-human identities compromises, data exfiltration, and impersonation-driven malicious cloud manipulations often evade detection by existing tools, leaving organizations vulnerable.

Additionally, most C-MDR platforms primarily address threats within cloud infrastructure while overlooking the security of SaaS applications, which are becoming just as strategic as the cloud itself. This creates blind spots attackers can exploit.

The second challenge is that many SecOps teams lack the cloud-specific expertise and resources needed to manage these threats. Teams accustomed to on-premise security often struggle with the complexities of cloud environments and threats. As organizations scale their cloud operations, this skills gap makes it harder for SecOps to maintain control over cloud security.

The rising number and complexity of breaches paired with a lack of C-MDR capabilities, expertise and resources in the SOC means that organizations can benefit not only from advanced technology, but also from external support. With this in mind, Mitiga’s team of expert analysts and investigators are proud to offer a 24/7 Cloud and SaaS Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service.

Executed using our own detection, investigation, and response platform, our experts continuously monitor your cloud footprint, ensuring swift identification and resolution of potential threats and dangerous activity. Continue reading for more information about this 24/7 service.

The Foundation: Mitiga’s Advanced Cloud, Identity, and SaaS Threat Detection and Response Platform

At the core of Mitiga’s offering is its C-MDR platform, which was built from the ground up to provide a comprehensive solution for Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response across cloud and SaaS environments. This platform is powered by a high-capacity security and forensics data lake, offering a granular and panoramic view of all activities, assets, and identities across cloud, SaaS, and identity providers.

Mitiga’s C-MDR platform employs advanced detection techniques, including multiple threat intelligence sources, behavioral analysis, machine learning, and anomaly detection, that when combined with our data lake can identify even the most elusive threats. Additionally, its integrated Investigation Workbench accelerates and streamlines investigations, enabling SecOps teams to quickly investigate, analyze and respond to threats to significantly reduce the Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).

This underlying expertise in the detection platform is the resource Mitiga analysts rely on to detect and triage surfaced threats on your team’s behalf.

Key Benefits of Mitiga Managed Cloud Detection and Response

Mitiga’s Cloud MDR is a fully managed service that provides continuous monitoring and expert operations. The service offers several key benefits:

• 24/7 monitoring by security experts for real-time threat detection and resolution.
• Low-touch technology requiring no agents or additional software, enabling immediate visibility into high-fidelity threats.
• Comprehensive coverage across cloud, SaaS environments, and human/non-human identities, leaving no blind spots for attackers.

• Advanced detection capabilities using IoCs, behavioral analysis, machine learning, and anomaly detection to identify sophisticated threats.

• Seamless integration into existing SecOps and DevSecOps workflows for minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

• Actionable alerts with contextualized information and guided remediation recommendations, ensuring quick response to threats.

• Complete Cloud TDIR, complemented by managed threat hunting and incident response (IR) services, offering a fully managed program to protect your organization.

Talk to the Mitiga Team About C-MDR for Your Organization

Mitiga’s Cloud C-MDR closes the strategy gaps for SecOps organizations facing the challenges of threat detection and response to their cloud and SaaS footprint.