Bitdefender has once again been recognized as a leading vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for the fourth consecutive year. According to Gartner, more than 600 providers worldwide claim to offer MDR services, but only a select few meet the criteria to be included in the Market Guide. While inclusion is not a ranking or comparative evaluation, we believe it highlights Bitdefender’s human-driven approach to MDR and our continued alignment with Gartner’s rigorous inclusion criteria.
To be included, organizations must demonstrate consistent visibility through Gartner client inquiries and Peer Insights reviews, focus on providing end-user-oriented services rather than purely technical solutions, and represent a variety of company sizes and geographies.
We believe independent analyst research, such as Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response, is a valuable resource for organizations evaluating MDR providers. This report reviews the evolving MDR landscape, identifies its core elements, and highlights emerging trends, including an increased emphasis on proactive exposure management.
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Why MDR adoption is accelerating
The MDR market continues to expand rapidly due to two key factors: the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the continued shortage of in-house security talent. While large enterprises have long had access to 24-hour monitoring and expert-led response, small and medium-sized organizations are increasingly recognizing similar needs and often lack the ability to build and maintain a full security operations center (SOC).
For these organizations, MDR provides human-driven, enterprise-grade protection with proactive exposure management without the complexity and cost of running it internally. Bitdefender MDR integrates advanced detection technology, global threat intelligence, and expert-led response, giving organizations access to elite analysts who monitor, investigate, and neutralize threats 24/7. This approach increases resiliency, reduces alert fatigue, and allows internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than managing continuous alerts.
Organizations that leverage MDR typically experience faster detection, reduced dwell time, and more reliable responses to advanced attacks such as ransomware and supply chain compromises. Many also report improved compliance capabilities and more efficient incident recovery. As threat actors exploit vulnerabilities across cloud, identity, and endpoint layers, MDR plays a critical role by providing continuous visibility and active protection.
Bitdefender MDR stands out for its focus on proactive threat hunting (identifying hidden adversaries before they cause damage) and its use of AI-driven analytics to surface only the most relevant and high-priority alerts. This blend of human expertise and advanced technology provides rapid containment, minimal business disruption, and measurable security outcomes for organizations of all sizes.
Choosing the right MDR partner
When choosing an MDR provider, prioritize services that proactively mitigate risk, track emerging threats, and enable rapid incident containment.
MDR services that achieve these goals don’t just strengthen your defenses, they transform your security posture. Minimizing exposure, detecting threats early, and responding quickly and accurately gives you greater protection and lasting peace of mind. Your team can work with confidence because expert defenders monitor your environment 24/7 and are ready to act before anomalies turn into breaches.
Join your industry peers and take the next step in your MDR journey by downloading the Gartner Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response. According to the 2025 Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment, 64% of IT and security professionals say independent assessments and research from organizations like Gartner and MITER influence their cybersecurity purchasing decisions, highlighting the importance of trusted third-party insights in developing an effective security strategy.
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