Managed detection and response (MDR) services are security platforms partially or completely managed by the vendor rather than customers’ internal security teams. The best MDR solutions in the industry typically offer features like threat hunting, alert management, and digital forensics. To help you select the best MDR for your organization, we’ve analyzed solutions from leading providers and narrowed the list down to a few key players.

Here are the six best managed detection and response solutions for businesses:

• Rapid7 Managed Threat Complete: Best overall MDR solution
• Sophos MDR: Most user-friendly MDR solution
• Alert Logic MDR: Best for advanced infrastructure monitoring needs
• Mandiant Managed Defense: Best for Google Cloud and Microsoft integrations
• SentinelOne Vigilance Respond: Best for dedicated digital forensics
• Cybereason Defense Platform: Best enterprise-grade MDR solution