Frost Radar™: Managed Detection and Response, 2025

The global managed detection and response (MDR) market continues to expand rapidly, driven by the sophistication of cyber threats, the scarcity of cybersecurity professionals, and the high costs of building internal security operations centers. Organizations increasingly adopt MDR to gain 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response while focusing internal resources on core business priorities. AI and ML are integral to MDR, enhancing detection and response speed and accuracy, while agentic AI capabilities are emerging to complement analysts rather than replace them.

Geopolitical tensions and state-sponsored attacks continue to intensify global cyber threats, prompting organizations to seek advanced security services. MDR adoption spans all industries, with higher uptake in those with complex environments, and is widespread across company sizes. While North America and Europe lead in revenue, adoption is growing in Latin America and Asia-Pacific alongside regulatory advancements and digital transformation.

The competitive MDR landscape is characterized by providers investing in proactive security, AI-powered automation, third-party integrations, and adjacent services to strengthen their offerings. Providers increasingly integrate identity detection, behavioral analytics, and continuous exposure management to enhance prevention capabilities. As cyber threats evolve in sophistication and frequency, MDR will remain essential for organizations seeking holistic protection, resilience, and peace of mind in an increasingly complex security environment.

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