DIFENDA MXDR FOR IT
MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR MICROSOFT INVESTMENTS WITH ACCELERATED SECURITY OPERATIONS
REAL BUSINESS VALUE:
Difenda’s MXDR Platform – Industry Leading Agility
Difenda MXDR for IT integrates into your existing security stack, aligns with your security team, and enhances their knowledge and effectiveness. We use a tailored, iterative process that allows customers to tune configurations, enhance controls, reduce alert volumes, and gain effective control of their environments and infrastructure. Real-time insights are generated through our Difenda Shield Analytics platform, providing security leaders with the data points and dashboards required to drive their cyber strategy.
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COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION: WHAT IS
DIFENDA MXDR?
MXDR is a mixture of Microsoft security services & software, and Difenda’s 24/7/365 Security Operations Service.
Specifically, MXDR comprises:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
- Difenda Shield, our SecOps-as-a-Service platform
- Difenda AIRO: Automated Triage and Response engine
MODULAR DESIGN FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
The platform is designed for diverse, hybrid environments, supporting monitoring of all data sources, endpoints,
networks, identities, cloud services, and applications to detect anomalous activities and security threats. It employs
advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence feeds to identify suspicious behaviors
indicative of cyberattacks or breaches.
Managed Components:
- SIEM – Managed Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender XDR, including Defender for:
- Endpoint
- Identity
- Cloud
- Office
CUSTOMIZED IMPLEMENTATION FOR ACCELERATED SECURITY
DIFENDA EXPERTS WILL MEET WITH YOUR SECURITY TEAMS AND DEVELOP A PLAN BASED ON YOUR CURRENT SETUP AND NEEDS. OUR IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY FOCUSES ON FOUR SPECIFIC ACTIONABLE OUTCOMES:
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPERIOR SECURITY: AIRO AND DIFENDA SHIELD

AIRO (Automated Incident Response and Orchestration) is an advanced technology developed by Difenda, accessible to all of our Managed Service customers. It integrates into your Microsoft Sentinel instance and works with Azure automation services. AIRO enhances incident response capabilities and streamlines security operations.
Difenda Shield is our ‘SecOps-as-a-Service’ platform, combining our Cyber Command Center (ISO27001, SOC II Type 2, and PCI Certified) with automated and orchestrated processes based on proprietary integrations with Microsoft 365 services and other leading security technologies.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE DIFENDA TO ACCELERATE THEIR MICROSOFT SECURITY JOURNEY
24/7/365 Cyber Command Centers (C3)
- ISO27001, SOC II Type 2, and PCI Certified
Recognitions and Certifications
- Microsoft Canada’s Security Impact Award Winner 2023
- Microsoft Verified MXDR Solution Status
- Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner
- Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) Member
- Advanced Security Specialization Partner
- Cloud Security
- Threat Protection
- 2024 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year Finalist
Watch Difenda MXDR in Action
City of Brampton enacts first-class security, reduces alert noise by 70 percent with Microsoft Security solutions and Difenda
SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
Difenda was with us from the beginning when we were enhancing our security posture. We chose them because they seemed very knowledgeable, very informed and guided us where we needed support. But they allowed us to let them know what our needs are and make the changes when necessary. Difenda relieves the pressure from our team which is nice.
– Alex Cirasella, Information Technology Manager, LIUNA Pension Fund
The City of Brampton partnered with Difenda for MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) as part of our cybersecurity enhancement plan to keep our citizens as safe as possible from cyberattacks. Remarkably, we were able to optimize our IT team, and maximize our technical capabilities and our taxpayer dollars with MXDR which provided the technology and expertise needed to create a proactive, and resilient security environment.
- Douglas Elsmore, Acting Chief Information Officer at the City of Brampton
In 8 months Difenda switched our stance from all-day firefighting to a more strategic and operationally focused approach to managing IT infrastructure.
- Director of Cybersecurity, Canadian College.
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