How to win: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service

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A comprehensive MDR service to support the protection of its users, information, systems and technology environment against cyber security threats. A managed cyber security service providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week monitoring, detection, investigation and response capability, supported by appropriate security expertise, processes and technologies. The anticipated scope includes: 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring and response; Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and/or Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Integration with and monitoring of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID; Identity-based threat detection; Security alert investigation, triage and prioritisation; Proactive threat hunting; Threat intelligence; Incident containment and remediation support; Incident escalation and notification; Digital forensics and incident investigation; Integration with CHS's existing security and technology environment; Onboarding and deployment; Security reporting and service reviews; Vulnerability and exposure insights; Access to security specialists and escalation resources; Support during significant cyber security incidents; and Continual service i

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