Cybereason
Operation-centric MDR that maps entire attack chains from root cause to impact
- Service
- MDR
- Response
- Contain threats
Best for
Enterprises with 500+ endpoints wanting full attack chain visibilityUsually replaces
Fragmented alert-based detection toolsCheck first
Financial stability concerns after workforce reductions and leadership changesCoverage
Covers
- MalOp (Malicious Operation) detection engine that correlates the full attack chain across devices
- Cross-machine correlation providing root cause analysis across the entire enterprise
- Global SOC coverage across four locations (US, Israel, UK, Japan)
Pros and limits
Works well
- MalOp provides full attack chain visibility from root cause to every affected endpoint
- Israeli military intelligence heritage (Unit 8200) with deep offensive security expertise
- Strong APAC and European SOC presence for global coverage
Watch out for
- Smaller SOC team compared to CrowdStrike or Sophos MDR
- US market penetration lags behind major competitors
- Requires Cybereason platform — not vendor-agnostic for organizations with existing EDR investments
Pricing
- Billing model
- Per-endpoint, Tiered
- Minimum contract
- 12 months
- Proof of concept
- Available
- Onboarding
- 14-30 days
Pricing based on endpoint count and service tier. Not publicly listed — contact for quote.
Connects with
- SIEM
- Cybereason Defense Platform (proprietary)
- EDR / Endpoint
- Cybereason EDR (native)
- Cloud
- AWS, Azure, GCP
- Other
- Splunk, Microsoft 365, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point
Questions
What is Cybereason's MalOp technology?
MalOp (Malicious Operation) is Cybereason's core detection engine that correlates related alerts across multiple endpoints and users into a single attack narrative. Rather than presenting hundreds of isolated alerts, MalOp shows the complete attack chain — from initial compromise to lateral movement to data exfiltration — in a single view. This operation-centric approach significantly reduces investigation time.
How much does Cybereason MDR cost?
Cybereason MDR uses per-endpoint pricing with tiered service levels. Pricing is not publicly listed. Mid-market organizations typically pay between $10,000-$25,000 per month, while enterprises with larger environments can expect $25,000-$75,000 per month depending on endpoint count and service tier.
Does Cybereason work with third-party EDR tools?
No. Cybereason MDR requires the Cybereason Defense Platform and native EDR agent. The MalOp detection engine is built on top of the proprietary platform and does not integrate with third-party EDR solutions like CrowdStrike or SentinelOne. Organizations considering Cybereason should plan for a platform transition.