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Managed Security | ThreatDefender MXDR + SARA

Activate the Microsoft Security You Already Own with ThreatDefender MXDR

AI-assisted investigation. Human-led response. Always-on Microsoft security visibility.

Get 24/7 monitoring, investigation, and response from eGroup security analysts, enhanced by SARA, the Security Analysis & Response Agent inside the ThreatDefender Portal. SARA organizes incident data into clear summaries, supporting evidence, investigation timelines, and security insights to help your team understand what happened and act faster.

Security Is Too Expensive When It’s Done the Old Way

ThreatDefender gives you enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise cost.
We use the Microsoft tools you already own, operate with US-based Tier 1–3 SOC analysts, and give you options: we can integrate with your existing workflows or fully manage your security stack.

 

Too Many Tools, Too Little ROI

Defender, Intune, Sentinel but they’re not operationalized, leaving gaps.

Hiring Isn't the
Answer

SOC staffing is expensive, hard to retain, and nearly impossible for lean teams.

ThreatDefender is the Shortcut

Get faster outcomes, deeper insights, and 24×7 coverage for less.

In over 90% of ransomware incidents, unmanaged devices were the entry point. ThreatDefender extends your visibility to reduce risk before it spreads.

How It Works

ThreatDefender MXDR in Action

Connect Your Security Stack

We configure and connect Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, and supported third-party technologies to create unified security visibility.

Detect & Investigate

ThreatDefender analysts monitor your environment 24x7x365. SARA enriches incidents with structured summaries, affected entities, supporting evidence, and key findings so analysts can investigate faster.

Respond & Report

eGroup analysts determine the appropriate response, guide or execute remediation, and document investigation activity from the initial alert through resolution.

Improve Security Posture

Analyst-reviewed reporting helps your team track identity risk, device vulnerabilities, Secure Score, and security improvements over time.

Meet SARA

Detect Faster. Investigate Smarter. Respond Confidently.

SARA, the Security Analysis & Response Agent in the ThreatDefender Portal, simplifies incident review by turning complex alert data into a clear summary your team can understand and act on. It connects alerts, affected entities, evidence, findings, and next steps, while eGroup analysts validate the insights, make response decisions, and guide resolution.

AI supports the workflow. eGroup analysts make the decisions.
Structured Incident Summaries

Understand what happened, what was affected, and which findings matter most.

Actionable Supporting Evidence

Review the alerts, entities, indicators, and activity behind each investigation.

Natural-Language Questions

Ask SARA follow-up questions and explore specific areas without manually reviewing every alert.

Documented Investigation Timeline

See when an incident occurred, when it was enriched, who claimed it, which actions ran, and what decisions were made.

How Your Microsoft Stack Becomes a Full Defense System

Already using Microsoft 365 security tools? ThreatDefender MXDR connects the technologies you already own into a unified security operations experience with stronger visibility, faster investigation, and guided response.

See SARA Turn Incident Data into Action

SARA helps your team review incidents faster by organizing summaries, supporting evidence, analyst notes, and investigation timelines in one portal, while eGroup analysts validate findings and guide the response.

Snapshot of What You Get

Full-Coverage Protection. Flexible by Design.

Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint detects, isolates, and reports.

Identity

Entra ID & Defender for Identity protect credentials + lateral movement.

Email & Microsoft 365

Microsoft Defender for Office secures communication and collaboration.

Automation

Sentinel + SOAR automate remediation while integrating with third-party firewalls and networks.

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Why Organizations Choose ThreatDefender MXDR

US-Based SOC, 24x7x365 Coverage

Tier 1–3 analysts monitoring your environment around the clock.

Co-Managed or Fully Managed

We can integrate into your processes or run your security stack end-to-end.

Full Visibility & Data Ownership

You keep and control your data, with complete insight into every investigation.

Microsoft-Native, but Not Exclusive

Deep Defender and Sentinel expertise, plus compatibility with Palo Alto, Cisco, and more.

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Success Stories

Organizations Like Yours Are Already Protected

Join the organizations that trust eGroup for 24/7 security operations. Here’s what success looks like with ThreatDefender MXDR.

Daryl BrenemanCISO, Becket & Lee
“ThreatDefender caught a firewall misconfig before it became a breach.”
Jack ChamberlainSystems Admin, Viewpoint
"We had all this terrible traffic hitting us but we weren't aware of it."
Kevin HaiglerIT Manager, Charleston Stevedoring
“It could have been bad, but eGroup blocked their device and isolated the account before they were even able to tell me.”
Neal Guernsey CIO, SGT
"eGroup has a plan and process to facilitate the successful adoption of complex technology."

Why ThreatDefender Beats Traditional MDR

Feature Benefit

ThreatDefender MXDR

Traditional MDR

Built for Microsoft 365 + Azure

Yes — native integration

Often vendor-agnostic

SOC Staffing Required

Included (US-based, 24x7x365 Tier 1–3 SOC)

Requires internal staffing

No duplicate licensing required

Leverages what you own

Frequently duplicative

Clear, CISO-ready reporting

Visual, MITRE-mapped, full visibility

Limited or closed SOC models

Investigation Experience

AI-assisted summaries with analyst validation

Alert notifications or analyst notes

Microsoft Security Signals

Email, identity, endpoint, and cloud context

Varies by provider and tooling

Security Progress Reporting

Recurring analyst-reviewed posture reporting

Often incident-focused only

FAQ

Do you have questions regarding how ThreatDefender MXDR works, on what you need to get started, or how it compares to traditional MDR? You're not alone.

Do I need to buy new Microsoft licenses to use ThreatDefender?

No. ThreatDefender is built to work with what you already own– especially Microsoft 365 E3 or E5. We help you activate the full value of your security tools like Sentinel, Defender, Intune, and Entra ID.

Most MDR providers use third-party tools and require additional licensing. ThreatDefender is Microsoft-native, meaning it uses your existing environment and focuses on configuration, integration, and 24/7 response, with no tool sprawl or duplication.

We triage and investigate every alert using Microsoft Sentinel and SOAR automations — but we don’t just pass alerts along. Our SOC analysts resolve low-risk issues independently and only escalate when necessary.

Over time, we develop a deep understanding of your environment so we can recognize normal vs. abnormal behavior, reduce noise, and respond more efficiently. When escalation is needed, we deliver clear, contextual guidance — acting as a true extension of your team.

SARA is the Security Analysis & Response Agent built into the ThreatDefender Portal. It helps organize incident data, correlate supporting evidence, summarize key findings, document investigation activity, and answer follow-up questions about an incident.

Can ThreatDefender detect BEC or lateral movement?

Yes. We monitor indicators across email, identity, and endpoint activity using Microsoft Defender and Entra ID. That includes inbox rule abuse, suspicious logins, and privilege escalations — common in BEC and lateral movement scenarios.

We start with a technical discovery session, connect your Microsoft tenant via Lighthouse, configure Sentinel and Defender, and begin 24/7 monitoring, typically in under 30 days.

ThreatDefender is designed to be cost-effective for lean teams. You don’t need to hire more staff or pay for duplicate software, and many clients spend less than the cost of one full-time SOC analyst.

No. SARA supports investigation and documentation, while eGroup’s security analysts validate findings, determine appropriate actions, and guide or execute the response based on the customer’s service model.

Extend Your Team with 24/7 Microsoft Security Operations

ThreatDefender combines Microsoft-native security operations, AI-assisted investigations, documented accountability, and experienced eGroup analysts without requiring you to build and staff a SOC internally.

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