THREAT DETECTION & RESPONSE

Detect & Respond to Threats with Total Visibility

VikingCloud's Threat Detection and Response gives organizations the visibility and speed to identify and respond to threats across networks, endpoints, and critical assets before they disrupt operations.

With MDR Essentials, 24x7 security experts stop attacks before they stop your business. That's the VikingCloud edge.

Proven Risk Management

Our Threat Detection and Response delivers:

24x7 Security Operations Center

A dedicated team of certified security analysts continuously monitors your network to identify and respond to threats in real time.

Hands-On Threat Response

We isolate compromised endpoints, terminate malicious processes, and remove threats directly. You get protection, not homework.

Intelligence-Based Threat Hunting

Using the latest global threat intelligence, our team hunts for adversaries and hidden threats before traditional tools or alerts catch them.

Root Cause & Impact Analysis

Full investigation into how threats entered, what they attempted, and what was affected turns findings into protection against future attacks.

Asgard Platform® Integration

MDR activity flows directly into the AI-powered Asgard Platform, giving you a unified view of threats alongside your other security and compliance data.

The Asgard Platform®

Asgard Platform®: Purpose-Built Managed Security

VikingCloud’s Asgard Platform is your secure hub for predictive cybersecurity and compliance—powered by patented technology.

Key benefits:

  • Real-time visibility & communication
  • Continuous threat monitoring insights
  • AI and machine learning scoring of 6+ billion daily events
  • Global threat intelligence & proprietary benchmarks

Faster detection. Smarter response. Complete control.

Why VikingCloud Managed Detection & Response Essentials

Reduces Your IT Burden

Stop drowning in security alerts. Our SOC handles triage, investigation, and response so your team can focus on what matters most.

Enterprise Protection at SMB Prices

Get Fortune 500-level security operations without enterprise budgets or complexity, with full SOC capability, for less than the cost of a single hire.

Distributed Operations Specialists

Perfect for multi-site businesses, franchises, retail chains, hospitality groups, and healthcare networks where centralized security management is challenging.

Seamless Integration

Built on the VikingCloud endpoint agent and Asgard Platform®, MDR slots into your environment without complexity or disruption.

Global Threat Intelligence

Stay ahead of attacks with threat intelligence from multiple global sources and our proprietary repository of cybersecurity and compliance data.

$4.44M

Is the average cost of a data breach in 2024.

70%

Of breached organizations reported significant or very significant disruption to their operations.

292 days

Is the average lifecycle of a breach from identification to containment.

72%

Reported an increase in organizational cyber risks with top concerns of ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, and AI-based attacks.

Datasheets

Get more details on VikingCloud’s suite of cybersecurity and PCI compliance services.

Case Studies

Read our case studies to find out how VikingCloud helps businesses across diverse industries to overcome Cybersecurity and PCI Compliance challenges.

Our case studies showcase real-world success—where proactive protection meets seamless operations—keeping businesses secure, compliant, and uninterrupted.

Threat Detection and Response FAQs

Here are common questions we are asked about our Threat Detection and Response services. For additional terminology and information, check out our Cybersecurity Glossary.

What is Threat Detection and Response?

Threat Detection and Response (TDR) is a cybersecurity process that involves identifying potential cyber threats to an organization’s digital assets and swiftly mitigating them before they can cause harm.

Why is Threat Detection and Response important for businesses?

Effective TDR is crucial for businesses to protect sensitive data, maintain customer trust, ensure compliance with regulations, and prevent financial losses or downtime due to cyberattacks.

What services are included in VikingCloud’s Threat Detection and Response offerings?

VikingCloud provides comprehensive TDR services, including continuous monitoring of network security, applications, endpoints, and critical assets, leveraging advanced threat intelligence and predictive analytics to identify and mitigate potential threats.

VikingCloud MDR Essentials provides 24x7 monitoring plus hands-on investigation and response. When our team identifies a confirmed threat, we immediately isolate compromised endpoints, prevent lateral movement, and begin remediation.

What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a 24x7 cybersecurity service that combines expert security analysts with advanced threat detection technology. When threats are detected, our analysts act immediately to isolate compromised endpoints, terminate malicious processes, and remove threats. MDR Essentials delivers the full capability of a security operations center (SOC) for less than the cost of a single security hire.

What is the difference between TDR and MDR?

Threat Detection and Response (TDR) refers to the overall cybersecurity discipline of identifying and mitigating threats across an organization's environment. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a service model that delivers TDR capabilities through a dedicated team of security experts and technology, typically on a 24x7 basis. VikingCloud's approach combines both: our Threat Detection and Response services are delivered through our MDR Essentials offering, giving you expert-led protection without building an in-house security team.

How does VikingCloud’s scale enhance its Threat Detection and Response capabilities?

VikingCloud monitors and synthesizes over 6 billion global cybersecurity and compliance events daily for millions of clients worldwide, stopping over 33 billion monthly cyber threats. This extensive scale enables cost-effective and robust threat detection and response.

What role does the Cyber Threat Unit play in VikingCloud’s TDR services?

VikingCloud’s exclusive Cyber Threat Unit utilizes advanced threat intelligence feeds and information security expertise to identify predictive trends, detect potential threats—including zero-day vulnerabilities—and update clients’ cybersecurity solutions to counteract current attacks.

How does VikingCloud utilize predictive insights in its TDR services?

By leveraging the largest AI-powered data repository of anonymized cybersecurity and compliance event data, VikingCloud transforms data into predictive risk intelligence, enabling the identification of threats that others may not detect.

How does VikingCloud’s TDR service help reduce response times to cyber threats?

VikingCloud’s TDR services provide quick and accurate threat identification, enabling organizations to respond faster to cybersecurity incidents, reducing the mean time to remediation (MTTR) and thereby limiting potential damage.

Can VikingCloud’s TDR services be customized to fit specific business needs?

Yes, VikingCloud’s TDR solutions are designed to be scalable and adaptable, evolving with your business requirements to ensure consistent protection across all locations.

What industries can benefit from VikingCloud’s Threat Detection and Response services?

VikingCloud’s TDR services benefit a wide range of industries, specifically those dealing with sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, including retail and e-commerce, hospitality, healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, and more. Our expert advisors provide tailored solutions to meet specific security needs.