Security
Cybersecurity That Hunts Threats Before They Hunt You
Key Takeaways
MDR (Managed Detection and Response) puts a team of security specialists on watch around the clock, finding and containing attacks before they spread. XDR (Extended Detection and Response) connects the warning signs across your computers, network, cloud, and logins so nothing is missed. ObsidianX sources both from 100+ security suppliers, matched to your compliance requirements and budget.
MDR and XDR give you a 24/7 security operations center without building one. We source detection, response, and SASE architectures from the security vendors that fit your risk profile and budget, not the one whose rep called you last.
How MDR, XDR, and SOC as a service relate
These three get sold as alternatives, and they are not. XDR is the technology layer, correlating signals across endpoints, network, cloud, and identity so that one alert arrives with context instead of noise. MDR is the human layer, analysts watching those signals around the clock and acting on them under an agreed response scope. SOC as a service describes the operating model: renting the whole function rather than staffing it. Most real deployments involve some of each. The useful questions are which parts you already own, which parts you could realistically staff through nights and weekends, and what the remaining gap costs to rent.
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Key benefits of our Cybersecurity services
Continuous threat detection and response
24/7 monitoring that proactively hunts threats across endpoints, network, and cloud environments for rapid response and containment.
Comprehensive asset protection
Advanced threat intelligence and analytics identify vulnerabilities and stop attacks before they impact business operations.
Streamlined compliance and reporting
Maintain regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) with detailed reporting and auditable security logs from the MDR/XDR platform.
Reduced alert fatigue
Security experts filter out false positives so your team investigates genuine threats, cutting remediation time and potential damage.
SASE and zero trust architecture
Converge network and security into a unified cloud-native service, verifying every user and device before granting access to anything.
Enterprise-grade SOC, SMB-grade cost
Leverage shared security operations center capability instead of hiring a six-figure in-house team.
Where it pays off
No in-house security team
Get 24/7 detection, response, and remediation from a managed SOC without adding headcount.
Compliance requirements
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or cyber insurance mandates require demonstrable detection and response capability. We map controls to requirements.
Securing a distributed workforce
SASE and ZTNA replace the aging VPN with identity-verified access to applications from anywhere.
Post-incident hardening
After a phishing incident or near miss, we assess gaps and deploy layered protection: EDR, DNS filtering, awareness training, and managed response.
Perfect for
- Companies of 10 to 500 employees without a dedicated security operations team
- Regulated businesses that must evidence security controls to auditors or insurers
- Organizations moving from legacy VPN to zero trust access
- Leadership teams that want security posture explained in business terms
The ObsidianX advantage
We work for you, not for quotas
Unlike a direct sales rep, we are paid the same regardless of which supplier wins. That means our only incentive is the solution that actually fits your business, benchmarked against the whole market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions buyers actually ask about cybersecurity, answered plainly.
What is the difference between MDR and XDR?
MDR is a managed service: human analysts monitoring, hunting, and responding to threats 24/7 on your behalf. XDR is a technology approach that correlates detection data across endpoints, network, cloud, and identity in one platform. The strongest deployments combine them: XDR breadth operated by an MDR team.
How much do MDR services cost for a small business?
Typical MDR pricing runs $8 to $20 per endpoint per month depending on scope, response depth, and included tooling. A 50-person company can usually get a 24/7 managed SOC for far less than one security hire. ObsidianX benchmarks quotes across multiple MDR providers so you see the real market range.
Do I need SASE if I already have a firewall and VPN?
If your workforce and applications have left the office, the perimeter your firewall protects no longer matches reality. SASE moves inspection and access control to the cloud, verifying identity and device posture for every session. It typically replaces VPN concentrators, simplifies management, and improves both security and performance.
How does a vendor-agnostic consultant improve cybersecurity buying?
Security vendors all claim the same acronyms. A vendor-agnostic consultant compares actual detection scope, response SLAs, and pricing across 100+ security suppliers, matches them to your compliance requirements, and negotiates terms. You get the platform that fits your risk profile rather than the one with the best sales team.
What is SOC as a service and when does it beat hiring?
SOC as a service rents you the security operations center instead of building one: analysts watching your alerts around the clock, a defined escalation path, and the tooling underneath it. Building the equivalent in house means covering nights, weekends, and holidays, which is a staffing problem before it is a security problem, and it is the part most teams underestimate when they price the two options. Renting tends to win when you need continuous coverage but your alert volume would leave a full team idle, when compliance requires documented monitoring you cannot currently evidence, or when you already own security tooling nobody has time to watch. Building tends to win when your environment is unusual enough that context matters more than coverage, and you can genuinely staff the rotation.
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