MDR vs. EDR vs. SOC
Three of the most confused terms in security buying, explained with guidance on which combination fits organizations of different sizes.
Read the guideCybersecurity
Security solutions without the confusion.
Cybersecurity categories overlap, vendor language is inconsistent, and most companies are buying tools without a coherent strategy. TEG helps organize the market and source solutions aligned with your actual risks.
Overview
Cybersecurity, sourced with structure.
How TEG helps
We define requirements, confirm which providers can deliver, normalize proposals, and stay accountable through implementation and renewal.
Few technology markets are harder to buy in than cybersecurity. Acronyms multiply, categories overlap, and every vendor positions itself as the platform that replaces the rest. Meanwhile, insurers, regulators, and customers expect you to demonstrate real controls. TEG brings structure to the process. We start with your actual risk profile, compliance obligations, and internal capabilities, then map those needs to the right service categories, whether that is managed detection and response, identity protection, email security, or a full security operations partner. We source qualified providers, compare coverage and response commitments side by side, and help you build a program instead of a pile of tools.
Solutions we source
Managed Detection and Response Endpoint Detection and Response Security Operations Center SIEM SASE Zero Trust Identity and Access Management Email Security Cloud Security Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing Compliance Security Awareness Training Incident Response Backup and Recovery
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Problems we solve
Sound familiar?
Overlapping tools with coverage gaps
No 24/7 monitoring or response
Compliance and cyber insurance requirements
Phishing and identity attacks
Limited internal security staff
Unclear incident response plan
Unmanaged endpoints and remote users
Backup that has never been tested
Buying considerations
What we help you compare.
Price per month is one line. These are the others that decide whether a contract works for you.
- Detection and response scope
- Response time commitments
- Coverage across endpoints, identity, cloud, and email
- Compliance reporting
- Staffing and SOC model
- Integration with existing tools
- Onboarding process
- Pricing per user or per endpoint
- Contract flexibility
- References and stability
Why work with TEG
Independent. Structured. Accountable.
Independent guidance
We evaluate multiple providers and recommend based on fit, not a predetermined product.
Broad market access
Established national, regional, and specialized providers through one relationship.
Better comparisons
Pricing, functionality, contract terms, implementation, and support side by side.
Ongoing support
We stay involved through implementation, escalation, renewal, and future decisions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most. Still unsure? Talk to an advisor.
EDR is the endpoint technology that detects threats. MDR is a service that monitors and responds using that technology around the clock. A SOC is the team and facility doing the monitoring, which can be in-house, outsourced, or hybrid.
Yes. We translate insurer questionnaires into specific control categories and source providers that can satisfy them with documentation.
Not necessarily. Many providers integrate with existing endpoint, identity, and email tools. We evaluate what to keep and what to consolidate.
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