Microsoft Named Leader in Enterprise MDR/MXDR Report

Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape report for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services for enterprises. The report highlights the increasing complexity of cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, and the need for expert-led services to defend against them. Microsoft's offering, Defender Experts MDR, is described as a round-the-clock service that leverages the Microsoft Defender platform and human expertise to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents.