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October 16, 2026

What is an MDR vs SOC?

A quick answer to a common question about managed detection and response (MDR).

A security operations center (SOC) is the function that monitors and defends an environment, whether staffed in-house or outsourced. Managed detection and response (MDR) is one way to run it, with a provider operating the SOC for you. Exaforce lets teams run its platform themselves or have Exaforce MDR operate it.