ESET Recognized as a Product and Market Leader in MDR by KuppingerCole
ESET, a prominent name in cybersecurity, has been named a Product and Market Leader in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The report, crafted by KuppingerCole Analysts AG, highlights top players in the MDR sector, reaffirming ESET’s position as a trusted provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions across industries.
ESET PROTECT MDR: Advanced Capabilities and Recognition
ESET earned the dual recognition for its ESET PROTECT MDR platform, praised for its seamless integration, cloud-native architecture, and rapid deployment. The service features a straightforward pricing model and a newly introduced standard tier catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With its cross-industry insights, multi-regional coverage, and exceptional ransomware and extortion detection capabilities, the platform is an invaluable tool for businesses of all sizes.
“ESET PROTECT MDR caters to organizations across the spectrum, from nimble startups to large enterprises,” said Warwick Ashford, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole. “What sets this solution apart is its ability to deliver rapid response times, robust threat intelligence, and strong ransomware protection, all while offering strong compliance and localization support.”
The solution is part of the ESET PROTECT Platform, delivering impressive features such as a 20-minute Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and the ESET AI Advisor, a generative AI assistant offering proactive security insights. These capabilities make ESET PROTECT MDR a versatile option for organizations at various stages of cybersecurity maturity.
Addressing Industry Challenges with MDR
ESET’s recognition comes during a period of heightened cyber threats, including advanced ransomware campaigns, phishing attacks, and endpoint vulnerabilities. Compounding these risks is a global shortage of cybersecurity expertise, forcing many organizations to seek external solutions. MDR platforms, particularly those like ESET’s leveraging advanced AI and machine learning, provide critical tools for identifying threats, ensuring swift responses, and implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
“Being named a Product and Market Leader in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for MDR reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity,” said Michal Jankech, Vice President, Enterprise & SMB/MSP at ESET. “Organizations are seeking solutions that provide both proactive detection and rapid response. ESET PROTECT MDR is designed to meet these demands, ensuring businesses stay resilient and protected,” he added.
Expanded Leadership in Endpoint Protection
ESET has also received accolades in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for Endpoint Protection Detection and Response (EPDR). Recognized as both a Product and Innovation Leader, ESET’s robust ESET PROTECT Platform integrates advanced modules like ESET Inspect, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and ESET Threat Intelligence, solidifying its leadership in endpoint security.
