Cyber risks are evolving faster than traditional monitoring models can keep pace. Isolated controls, disconnected tools, and overburdened security teams result in attacks being detected too late or incorrectly prioritized. 44 percent of companies lack a centralized view of their IT environment, and 37 percent operate with isolated security solutions.

KPMG Managed Detection & Response (MDR) continuously monitors IT systems, detects threats in a context‑based manner, and clearly prioritizes incidents. This enables organizations to identify attacks at an early stage and respond in a targeted way—supported by modern technology and the expertise of experienced KPMG cyber security specialists.

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These situations show that traditional security monitoring is no longer sufficient

Security incidents are detected too late

Security incidents are often only identified once systems have already been affected or business operations have been disrupted.

Your value with KPMG:

Continuous monitoring for the early detection of threats
Structured analysis of security‑relevant events and clear escalation paths
Transparent and targeted response to security incidents

Too many security alerts, too little clarity

Every day, hundreds of security alerts are generated from various tools—yet it remains unclear which incidents are truly business‑critical.

Your value with KPMG:

Context‑based assessment of security alerts
Risk‑oriented prioritization of critical incidents
Reduction of false positives and focused response efforts

Uncertainty around compliance and audit readiness

An upcoming audit under NIS2 or ISO 27001 raises the question of whether the existing security monitoring meets regulatory expectations.

Your value with KPMG:

Structured and audit‑ready monitoring processes
Consistent documentation and transparent reporting
Support in meeting regulatory requirements

Skills shortage in the security team

The internal security team is well qualified from a professional perspective, but lacks the personnel capacity to provide continuous 24/7 monitoring. At the same time, the complexity of modern threat scenarios continues to increase.

Your value with KPMG:

Augmentation through external monitoring and analysis capabilities
Relief for internal teams in day‑to‑day operations
Assurance of continuous security monitoring

Security incidents are detected too late Too many security alerts, too little clarity Uncertainty around compliance and audit readiness Skills shortage in the security team

Security incidents are detected too late

Security incidents are often only identified once systems have already been affected or business operations have been disrupted.

Your value with KPMG:

Continuous monitoring for the early detection of threats
Structured analysis of security‑relevant events and clear escalation paths
Transparent and targeted response to security incidents

Too many security alerts, too little clarity

Every day, hundreds of security alerts are generated from various tools—yet it remains unclear which incidents are truly business‑critical.

Your value with KPMG:

Context‑based assessment of security alerts
Risk‑oriented prioritization of critical incidents
Reduction of false positives and focused response efforts

Uncertainty around compliance and audit readiness

An upcoming audit under NIS2 or ISO 27001 raises the question of whether the existing security monitoring meets regulatory expectations.

Your value with KPMG:

Structured and audit‑ready monitoring processes
Consistent documentation and transparent reporting
Support in meeting regulatory requirements

Skills shortage in the security team

Your value with KPMG:

Augmentation through external monitoring and analysis capabilities
Relief for internal teams in day‑to‑day operations
Assurance of continuous security monitoring

We help your organization create transparency and implement an effective cyber defense – even in highly dynamic environments.

Jan Stoelting

Partner, Consulting

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

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Markus Limbach

Partner, Consulting - Cyber Security & Resilience

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KPMG Managed Detection & Response:
Your structured security monitoring

Our experts combine continuous security monitoring with clearly defined analysis, escalation, and documentation processes. This creates a robust foundation for effective cyber defense and regulatory traceability.

In contrast to isolated monitoring solutions, security incidents are not only detected but also assessed in context, prioritized, and actively managed.

Particularly important: At no point do your data leave your environment. KPMG operates directly within your tenant (e.g. via Microsoft Azure Lighthouse). Analysis, orchestration, and response activities are carried out entirely within your infrastructure.

Key focus areas include:

24/7 monitoring of IT and cloud environments

Continuous detection of threats in real time
Targeted threat hunting

Proactive identification of previously undiscovered attacks
Use of up‑to‑date threat intelligence

Context‑based classification of threats

Structured analysis and prioritization of security incidents

Clear risk assessment and targeted response measures
Deep expertise in SAP and OT security environments

Detection of complex attack paths beyond traditional IT landscapes

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Frequently Asked Questions about Managed Detection and Response (FAQ)

Traditional security monitoring collects and visualizes security events but often does not prioritize them.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) goes one step further:

Events are contextualized and assessed based on risk
Security‑relevant incidents are reviewed by analysts
Organizations receive concrete recommendations for action and support in responding to incidents

No. Managed Detection and Response is a specialized form of SOC as a Service with a clear focus on threat detection and response.

While a traditional SOC often operates in a more tool‑ and ticket‑driven manner, MDR focuses on the targeted assessment of security events, the reduction of false positives, and fast, well‑founded decision‑making in critical situations.

Yes. A professional MDR service supports organizations in meeting requirements under NIS 2, ISO 27001, and similar standards.

Through clearly defined monitoring processes, documented security incidents, and regular reporting, security monitoring becomes transparent and auditable. This enables organizations to demonstrate at any time how threats were detected, assessed, and addressed.

MDR is generally tool‑agnostic and builds on existing security architectures.
Existing SIEM, XDR, or endpoint solutions can be integrated and meaningfully extended. Microsoft Sentinel can also be used as a central platform for MDR—without replacing existing investments.

MDR is particularly suitable for organizations that:

are unable to maintain their own 24/7 security resources,
are facing increasing IT complexity and growing cloud adoption,
are under regulatory pressure,
or want to strategically relieve their internal security teams.

MDR is therefore relevant for both mid‑sized companies and larger organizations.

No. MDR is not a replacement but a complementary security function.
Internal teams retain strategic control and system expertise, while MDR takes over monitoring, analysis, and response support. This creates an efficient division of responsibilities—particularly in environments with limited personnel resources.

Implementation follows a phased approach: from the analysis of the existing environment, through onboarding, to operational 24/7 service delivery.
Thanks to standardized use cases and existing platform integrations, MDR can be deployed productively in a comparatively short time—without the lengthy setup phases required to build an in‑house SOC.