Secureworks Earns Global Technology Leader Recognition in Spark Matrix for Managed Detection and Response by QKS Group

ATLANTA, GA, November 11, 2024 - Secureworks® (NASDAQ: SCWX), a global leader in cybersecurity, announced today that it has been named as Global Technology Leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Q4 2024 report. The report emphasizes: "Organizations seeking a robust security service that integrates advanced technology with skilled human analysis to defend against sophisticated cyber threats will benefit from Secureworks."

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK Matrix delivers strategic insights that help users assess provider capabilities, evaluate competitive differentiators, and understand market positions.

"This is great affirmation of the customer value Secureworks Taegis™ ManagedXDR provides helping organizations not only defend, but also proactively counteract cyber threats," said Kyle Falkenhagen, Chief Product Officer, Secureworks. "Today's organizations are navigating an increasingly challenging threat landscape where continued changes in the ecosystem put pressure on their security posture. With Secureworks, they are empowered to not only safeguard their assets but to ensure operational resilience."

Taegis ManagedXDR helps organizations reduce their risk, protect their existing technology investments, and fill their talent gaps against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The number of active ransomware groups has risen 30% year over year, and more than half of the ransomware incident response engagements Secureworks responded to in the past year involved median dwell times around 24 hours.

Built on the open Taegis XDR platform, Taegis ManagedXDR delivers superior detection and fast response with impactful return on investment for thousands of customers globally. Secureworks' MDR portfolio provides customers with a full suite of MDR tiers and add-on offerings to meet customers where they are in their security journey.

"Secureworks' MDR service provides real-time monitoring and analysis of security events by combining event management, security orchestration, automated responses and human expertise, reducing incident response time to help organizations mitigate risks and safeguard critical assets against evolving cyber threats." said Sanjay Kumar, an Analyst at QKS Group. "Secureworks Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a comprehensive cybersecurity service aimed at enhancing an organization's security posture through continuous monitoring, advanced threat detection, and efficient incident response. By leveraging a combination of sophisticated analytics, threat intelligence, and human expertise, Secureworks MDR provides 24/7 surveillance of networks and systems, allowing for the rapid identification of suspicious activities and potential threats. In the event of a security breach, the service facilitates swift incident response to contain and remediate threats, minimizing potential damage. Tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations of all sizes and industries, Secureworks MDR not only strengthens defenses against evolving cyber threats but also reduces dwell time by quickly addressing vulnerabilities."

Sanjay further adds, "Secureworks excels in providing highly scalable and adaptive protection to organizations by managing complex and distributed environments and helps ensure business continuity while maintaining stringent security measures."

For more information, please visit the Taegis ManagedXDR web page.