Managed Detection and Response.
ANS MDR services offer 24/7/365 end-to-end threat detection, response, and containment, managed entirely from our UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC).
With the highest security certifications, our managed security services are trusted by blue-chip enterprises and government bodies like the MoD to keep their infrastructure secure.
Our MDR Services
With our MDR services we take full responsibility for the availability and performance of your cloud environments, minimising the risk to you. We understand your business has unique requirements which is why we offer a range of MDR services with features to suit your business, combining vulnerability scanning, SIEM, SOAR and SOC services to achieve defence in depth.
Sentinel based MDR Services
We can take complete responsibility for the security of your cloud environment with our range of Sentinel based MDR services, or work with you to improve your defence posture.
Threat Detection and Response
We defend against threats by building in security by default. We prevent threats by configuring Sentinel to best practice proactively detect threats and immediately respond 24/7. Unlike most MSPs, who just identify threats, ANS can actively remediate incidents for you.
Sentinel Management and Integration
We continually manage, maintain and optimise your Sentinel environment. Our engineers ensure fully compliant integration with your infrastructure. They ensure it is automated and orchestrated to best practice.
Security Orchestration and Automated Response [SOAR]
Our security vetted analysts create, customise and optimise playbooks in our industry leading SOAR platform. Using threat intelligence and AI to quickly enrich, triage, investigate and respond to incidents at machine speed where it is appropriate to do so.
Management Portal
You get a single, clear view of all your environments through our real-time management portal, Glass. You can quickly raise tickets, make changes and manage your cloud spend.
Threat Intelligence
ANS utilise a number of threat intelligence feeds to enrich incidents and alerts as well as inform the SOC team and our customers of active threats actors and campaigns in place that are targeting your industry area or government sector.
How does ANS MDR work?
ANS Managed Detection and Response (MDR) defends your data, people and processes with end-to-end protection. Using advanced threat hunting and incident response, you can prevent, detect and
respond to cyberattacks in a single, easy-to-use security solution without having to manage it yourself.
Prevention
Modern attacks like malware and ransomware are automatically prevented with the Next Gen Antivirus solution. Threat response is automatic with zero human intervention.
Detection
Threats are proactively hunted down before they can affect you. Full end to end protection mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework ensures your environment is monitored 24/7.
Response
Our UK based Security Checked [SC] analysts provide immediate responses to incidents and contain threats 24/7/365 from our own UK Security Operations Centre.
Containment
When an attack does occur, we rapidly create barriers that limit the spread of the threats and mitigate their impact.
MDR Components
ANS Managed Detection and Response is made up of the following core components:
ANS SOC team.
An entirely UK-based, human-operated Security Operations Centre.
ANS SOAR platform.
ANS Security Orchestration, Automation & Response platform provides the ability to pre-plan and enact investigation and response actions at machine speed. Governance-led incident closure, with all false positives closed by an analyst.
Microsoft Sentinel.
The industry leading Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) platform from Microsoft. 300+ out of the box integrations ensure a consolidated view and coverage of all major security tooling, from End Point Protection to Firewalls.
Microsoft Defender XDR.
Deploying AI and automation to detect and respond to threats across your whole estate.
Threat Intelligence.
Tailored and focused on your specific industry and organisational area.
Dark Web Monitoring.
Detecting and identifying potentially compromised credentials and taking action.
UK's trusted MDR provider
Why ANS?
A partner, not just a supplier.
We’re an extension of your security team, giving you access to not just to the ANS SOC Team, but to your own Customer Success Manager and Customer Success Architect.
Better together.
Paired with our Managed Cloud service, MDR delivers end-to-end Detection, Response, and Remediation. We’re your single partner for Security and Managed Services, with expertise across Cloud, Data, and Business Applications.
Access to security experts.
Our highly experienced Centre of Excellence (COE) gives you access to domain experts across Security, DevOps, Business Apps, Multi-cloud, Data & AI, and more.
Strong partnerships with security partners.
Working with industry-leading security partners like Microsoft, VMWare, Fortinet and Cisco Meraki, we bring out vast experience using modern security tooling to guarantee the safety and security of your hybrid cloud environments.
Security is a top priority for us, and our collaboration with ANS Group reflects our commitment to ensuring the safety and privacy of our users. By leveraging ANS Group’s expertise, we are taking proactive steps to enhance our security posture and protect against cyber threats effectively.
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CIO
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FAQs - Managed Detection and Response
What is Managed MDR, and how is it different from traditional cybersecurity?
Managed MDR stands for Managed Detection and Response. Unlike traditional cybersecurity, which often focuses on prevention tools like firewalls and antivirus, MDR is a proactive, real-time service. It combines technology, human expertise, and threat intelligence to detect, investigate, and respond to threats — often before they cause damage.
Why would my organisation need a Managed MDR service if we already have security tools in place?
Security tools generate thousands of alerts daily, many of which go unnoticed or are false positives. Managed MDR filters out the noise and focuses on real, actionable threats. Our certified security analysts at ANS investigate and respond on your behalf, ensuring your team isn’t overwhelmed or blindsided by hidden risks.
How does Managed MDR help with ransomware attacks?
Our MDR service continuously monitors your environment for suspicious behavior. We look for early signs of ransomware activity — like unusual encryption processes, privilege escalation, or lateral movement — and respond swiftly to contain and isolate the threat before it spreads.
Do I need to replace my current security tools to use your Managed MDR service?
No. ANS MDR service is designed to integrate with your existing security stack, whether you’re using Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or another security solution. We enhance what you already have by adding expert monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
Is your MDR solution fully managed, or do we need internal resources to operate it?
It’s fully managed. That means we handle the day-to-day operations, including monitoring, threat analysis, incident escalation, and remediation support. You get expert defense without needing a full in-house SOC team.
Managed MDR - What kind of visibility do we get with your MDR service?
You’ll have access to a real-time dashboard that shows detected threats, incident status, response actions, and historical trends. We also provide monthly threat reports, executive summaries, and analyst debriefs to keep your leadership informed.
How fast is the response time when a threat is detected?
Our SOC operates 24/7 with industry-leading response SLAs. Most verified threats are responded to within 15–30 minutes of detection, and critical alerts are escalated immediately with a clear response plan.
Managed MDR - Can your MDR service support compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001?
Absolutely. Our mdr service includes detailed audit logs, incident documentation, and data access controls that align with compliance frameworks. While we’re not a compliance firm, our MDR can support your organization’s journey toward secure, auditable operations.
What makes your MDR service different from others in the market?
Our service blends automated detection with human-led response, powered by threat hunters who actively pursue hidden threats. We go beyond alerts — we provide context, root cause analysis, and hands-on remediation guidance. Plus, we tailor our service to fit your environment, not the other way around.
How do we get started with ANS MDR service?
Getting started is simple. We begin with a no-cost security assessment to evaluate your current setup. Then, we design a rollout plan, onboard your environment into our detection platform, and begin monitoring, typically within 2–3 weeks.