In an era where security teams are overwhelmed by sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats, Microsoft is proud to announce its recognition as a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise. As threat actors operate around the clock, traditional tooling is no longer enough; organizations need a partner that combines advanced technology with human expertise.
Microsoft Defender Experts MDR offers exactly that. Built natively on the Microsoft Defender platform, this service provides 24/7 managed detection and response without the need for complex, disconnected bolt-on tools. By operating on the same platform it monitors, the service ensures continuous intelligence improvements that benefit the entire Defender ecosystem.
Key pillars of the Microsoft Defender Experts MDR service include:
- Internet-Scale Threat Intelligence: Leveraging Microsoft’s global network—which analyzes over 100 trillion signals daily—our researchers can detect subtle patterns and provide high-confidence attribution that local telemetry alone cannot capture.
- AI-Accelerated Operations: By combining generative AI with human decision-making, we have achieved a 72% faster resolution time and 97% AI classification accuracy. While AI filters noise and accelerates investigations at machine speed, our seasoned analysts own the final outcomes.
- Integrated Proactive Threat Hunting: Unlike other providers who charge for proactive hunting as an add-on, Defender Experts Hunting is a core component of our service, ensuring that experts are continuously searching for advanced threats across your environment.
With over 27,000 high-severity incidents mitigated in the past year alone, Microsoft Defender Experts MDR is helping teams close the security gap and scale their SOC operations effectively.
To learn more about why we were named a leader and how our expert-led approach can secure your organization, read the IDC MarketScape excerpt and visit the Microsoft Defender Experts MDR webpage today.
