Fragmented security tools, alert fatigue, and the constant challenge of retaining cybersecurity talent — add them all up, plus budget and time constraints, and it’s no wonder that organizations that take cybersecurity seriously are still left wondering if their data is truly protected. 

At Marco, we pay close attention to which highly rated solutions make the most sense and bring the most value, and we adjust our partnerships accordingly. So, after extensive evaluation, we chose to pursue a partnership with Arctic Wolf to add more sophisticated managed detection and response capabilities. 

The Problems With Most Managed Detection and Response Tools

We don’t make decisions about our strategic partnerships lightly. But when we know there’s something out there that would make our clients happier, we set to work on forging new relationships and negotiating the very best deal that we can. 

What made this particular switch more urgent were a few problems we were seeing with traditional cybersecurity tech stacks.

Alert Fatigue and False Positives

A recent cloud security report found that 59% of organizations received over 500 cloud security alerts daily, and 38% got more than 1000 per day. 43% of respondents said that 40% of their alerts were false positives, and 49% said that over 40% of the rest were low priority. 

Pouring that much time into false positives can burn people out and desensitize them to risk, and that’s the last thing you want from a cybersecurity team. 

Tool Proliferations Exacerbate Staffing Shortages

The talent shortage in cybersecurity is making it difficult for organizations to find and keep qualified cybersecurity professionals. Unfortunately, as organizations add fragmented MDR tools, a short-staffed department can easily be overwhelmed by using multiple security tools they can't properly manage.

Ineffective Response Times

It takes most businesses 277 days to identify and contain a breach. That’s way, way too long. Organizations using some type of MDR, on the other hand, not only see a 62% reduction in the number of security incidents per year, but they also see a 50% reduction in the time it takes them to detect an incident. And an effective response can take just a few hours. 

Why Aren’t SIEM Solutions Enough? 

Security information and event management (SIEM) tools are often great for gathering and analyzing data, but that analysis must typically be done in-house, which tends to rack up more false positives, missed incidents, and costs. 

Also, hackers have started to employ more sophisticated tools and techniques that help them evade more traditional security solutions. 

How Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity Services Addresses These Challenges

Arctic Wolf's approach offers a more comprehensive solution that addresses cyber risk end-to-end through a single partnership. That means no more fragmented security tech stacks that often end up doing more harm than good, and cybersecurity teams aren’t constantly barraged with false positives. 

Their Aurora Platform uses AI to enable cyber defense at unprecedented capacity and scale — which is only one reason they are able to generate an impressive 414% ROI. Arctic Wolf pairs their cutting-edge tools with a highly coordinated incident response team to trim response times, beating their competitors by 15%. 

Benefits Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity Will Bring To Our Clients 

Because of the comprehensive solution Arctic Wolf is able to provide at scale, we are now able to deliver: 

• Enhanced security operations 
• Streamlined incident management
• Additional peace of mind, thanks to a recognized industry leader in MDR

Choosing Arctic Wolf wasn't just about adding another vendor to our portfolio. It was about partnering with an organization that shares our commitment to making security work for people. 

At Marco, cybersecurity is non-negotiable. And in our relatively new partnership with Arctic Wolf, we feel confident in the level of data protection and the value we’re able to provide, even as cybersecurity threats evolve. 

How SMBs Can Get M365 Security on a Budget

We’re leveraging our Arctic Wolf partnership in a variety of ways to improve our full suite of cybersecurity and fully managed IT services. However, if you primarily rely on M365 for your daily workflows, one of our newer service bundles might fit the bill a bit better. 

Our ACE solutions include flexible plans, where you can choose to focus on improving the security of your M365 tools and data or optimizing their value. Click the link below to explore your options.