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AI Can Bridge the Gap of Ineffective MDR

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By Orion Cassetto, Head of Marketing, Radiant Security

Last year, nearly one-third of organizations suffered breaches, prompting security professionals to
reevaluate the performance of their existing managed detection and response (MDR) solutions,
especially as cyberthreats advance in scale, scope and sophistication. A recent survey of 300 IT security
experts by Radiant Security showed a widespread dissatisfaction with current MDR tools, and that 60%
of respondents are turning to AI tools to ease the pressure caused by ineffective MDR solutions.

AI Becomes More Appealing as MDR Falls Short

A pronounced rise in phishing and social engineering cyberthreats, as well as AI-powered malware, has
strained traditional MDR services. The necessity of swift identification and remediation post-breach is
paramount for business continuity and resiliency, yet a staggering 44% of MDR users report needing

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