Entering 2025, businesses face an increasingly complex security landscape—one where traditional defences often fall short. To address these pressing challenges, CyberOne recently hosted a webinar titled “2025’s Rapidly Advancing Cyber Threats Demand More—Is MXDR the Answer?”
Our expert panel, led by Luke Elston, Microsoft Practice Lead at CyberOne and Lewis Pack, SOC Team Lead, explored the role of Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) in combating modern cyber threats. Below, we recap key takeaways from the discussion, including why MXDR is a game-changer, how pricing models impact security strategies and what businesses should consider when choosing an MXDR provider.
The Growing Cyber Threat Landscape
Cyber threats are no longer just about opportunistic attacks; they are now highly sophisticated, AI-driven and relentless. Attackers leverage automation, social engineering and advanced persistence techniques to breach even the most fortified organizations. As Luke Elston pointed out, businesses need more than just reactive security—they need proactive threat detection, investigation and response capabilities.
Why MXDR?
MXDR has emerged as a critical security solution for modern businesses. Unlike traditional Security Operations Centers (SOC), MXDR integrates AI-powered threat intelligence, proactive threat hunting and 24x7 monitoring to provide continuous protection.
Key advantages of MXDR include:
- Proactive Threat Hunting – CyberOne leverages organic threat hunting, ensuring threats are actively sought out rather than just reacted to.
- 24x7 Monitoring & Incident Response – Cyber threats don’t operate on a 9-to-5 schedule. MXDR ensures round-the-clock protection.
- AI + Human Expertise – MXDR isn’t just about AI automation; it combines human intelligence with AI enrichment to detect and respond to threats effectively.
- Scalability & Cost Efficiency – Traditional security teams struggle with hiring and retention. MXDR offers a cost-effective alternative to building an in-house SOC.
How CyberOne Stands Out
During the webinar, Luke Elston highlighted CyberOne’s transparent pricing model—an approach that differentiates us from competitors. Many MXDR providers charge based on data volume or the number of data sources, which can lead to unexpected cost spikes. Instead, CyberOne adopts a per-user pricing model, ensuring:
- Predictable Costs
- Scalability without Data Constraints
- Coverage Across Devices & Applications
As Luke explained:
“By pricing per user, we capture multiple devices and applications under a single cost, rather than charging per data source or data volume, which can quickly become unmanageable for organizations.”
What to Look for in an MXDR Provider
Choosing an MXDR provider is a long-term commitment that can significantly impact your security posture. Lewis Pack emphasized that businesses should ask the hard questions before making a decision:
- Is the service truly 24/7?
- Does it include proactive threat hunting?
- Where are SOC analysts located—UK-based or offshore?
- What is the provider’s approach to incident response?
A “follow-the-sun” model (where analysts operate across different time zones) can be beneficial, but the quality of expertise and response times should be a top priority.
Final Thoughts & Next Steps
As cyber threats grow in sophistication, MXDR is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Organizations must move beyond passive security measures and adopt a proactive, AI-enhanced, human-led approach to cyber defence.
If you missed the webinar, don’t worry! The session was recorded and will be made available along with additional resources. Contact us to learn how CyberOne’s MXDR services can safeguard your organization against emerging threats in 2025 and beyond.
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