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Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services & Solutions Case Study

Medium Enterprise Financial Services Company

Introduction

This case study of a medium enterprise financial services company is based on a February 2022 survey of Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services & Solutions customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service. The profiled company asked to have their name blinded to protect their confidentiality.

“Transitioning to a solution that is top right in the Magic Quadrant gets the support of the senior executives and board.”

“Without Rapid7 MDR, our team would not be able to take vacation :)”

Challenges

The business challenges that led the profiled company to evaluate and ultimately select Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services & Solutions:

  • They decided to adopt a managed detection and response solution because:
    • They didn’t have a large enough team to do it in-house
    • They didn’t have the right technology
  • Prior to implementing Rapid7 MDR, they approximately 6 dedicated FTEs as part of their organization’s in-house cybersecurity team.

Use Case

  • The criteria most important in their decision to select Rapid7 MDR was:
    • Team augmentation
    • Technology stack in use
    • Cybersecurity expertise
    • Cost/ROI

Results

  • The aspects of Rapid7 MDR most impactful to their organizations’ security success were:
    • 24 × 7 × 365 SOC team
    • Predictable, asset-based pricing
  • They said “Our detection and response program has remained consistent since partnering with Rapid7 MDR.”
  • How they rate the following capabilities based on experience with Rapid7 MDR:
    • SOC Expertise: Excellent
    • Technology: Very Good
    • Threat detection: Excellent
    • Incident Response: Very Good
    • Reporting: Very Good
    • Customer Advisor Guidance: Very Good
  • Since we’ve implemented Rapid7 MDR, our team has:
    • Received less false positives




About This Data

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