Put the 'R' Back in MDR. Towing the Line Between Machine and Human Responses

Many MDR providers overpromise that AI and automation can (and should) handle every response action. But in cybersecurity, there’s always an unknown—and automation alone can’t predict or adapt to emerging threats. While AI is essential for speed, it should never replace human judgment in complex attack scenarios.

In this guide, you'll discover:

• The critical difference between AI-driven automation and human-led intervention
• Why AI alone can’t handle advanced threats—and why it shouldn’t
• Key factors to evaluate when choosing an MDR provider
• What kinds of response actions you should expect out of an MDR provider