Alert Logic MDR
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What is Alert Logic MDR
Alert Logic MDR is a managed detection and response service that combines a security operations team with a platform for collecting and analyzing security telemetry across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. It targets organizations that want 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and guided or managed response without building a full internal SOC. The service typically centers on log/telemetry ingestion, correlation and alert triage, and incident workflows delivered through a managed portal. It is commonly used to improve detection coverage for hybrid and cloud-first environments and to operationalize response playbooks with vendor support.
24/7 SOC-led monitoring
The offering includes continuous monitoring and analyst triage, which helps reduce the operational burden on internal security teams. This model is useful for organizations that lack staffing for around-the-clock alert handling. It also provides a consistent escalation path for validated incidents rather than raw alert streams.
Broad telemetry collection options
Alert Logic MDR is designed to ingest and analyze data from multiple sources, including cloud environments and traditional infrastructure. This supports hybrid deployments where security data is spread across platforms. Centralizing telemetry can improve investigation context compared with point tools that focus on a single control plane.
Operationalized incident workflows
The service typically provides incident reporting, case management, and response guidance as part of the managed workflow. This helps teams move from detection to documented remediation steps and post-incident tracking. For compliance-driven organizations, structured incident records can support audit and reporting needs.
Response depth varies by scope
Managed response actions can depend on the contracted service tier, integrations, and customer permissions in target environments. Some remediation steps may require customer execution or additional onboarding work to enable automated containment. Buyers should validate what actions are included versus advisory-only guidance.
Integration and onboarding effort
Achieving full coverage often requires connecting multiple log sources, cloud accounts, and endpoint/network telemetry. This can introduce setup time and ongoing tuning to reduce noise and ensure relevant detections. Organizations with complex environments should plan for integration work and change management.
Less control than in-house SOC
A managed model can limit direct control over detection logic, triage processes, and tooling compared with running an internal SOC stack. Custom detection engineering and highly specialized workflows may be harder to implement. Teams with mature security operations may find the service less flexible than building on a fully self-managed platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| MDR Essentials | Price not listed — Request a customized quote (licensed by nodes; MDR pricing starts at 25 protected nodes) | 24/7 hybrid visibility, internal & external vulnerability scanning, audit-ready reporting, endpoint detection & response, log collection & search (12+ month retention available on request). |
| MDR Professional | Price not listed — Request a customized quote (licensed by nodes; MDR pricing starts at 25 protected nodes) | 24/7 threat detection, log management, vulnerability scanning, and includes a customer success team. |
| MDR Enterprise | Price not listed — Request a customized quote (requires MDR Professional licenses for protected assets) | Enhanced service for highest-risk assets; available add-ons: designated cyber risk team, bespoke threat hunting, proactive tuning, security posture consultation, tailored response playbooks, biweekly reviews. |
Notes: Pricing is asset-based (hosts/nodes). XDR is licensed by hosts (pricing starts at 50 protected hosts). Some subscription tiers may include a one-time setup fee. The official pricing page and solution brief instruct customers to request a customized quote from Alert Logic / Fortra; no per-node or per-user dollar rates are published on the vendor pricing pages or solution brief audited.
Seller details
Fortra, LLC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
1983
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https://www.fortra.com/
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