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Why (and how to) build MDR vendor partnerships?

In the face of advancing, proliferating cyberthreats, many businesses are adopting MDR (Managed Detection and Response) vendor partnerships to boost their defenses.

You may have some questions:

  • What exactly is an MDR vendor partnership?
  • What services does such a partnership deliver?
  • How is an MDR vendor partnership developed?
  • What is the best way to evaluate MDR vendors?

This CyberMaxx blog has answers.

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