Hi everyone,

I’m currently evaluating XDR/MDR solutions for an organization with ~400 endpoints and would appreciate insights from the community.

Environment overview:

- ~400 Windows endpoints

- On-prem + some cloud workloads

- Small internal IT/security team

What we’re looking for:

- Strong managed detection & response (MDR) capabilities

- Good integration with existing tools (e.g., SIEM, identity, cloud)

- Low operational overhead (lean team)

- Fast incident response & clear remediation guidance

Additional question:

For those who’ve gone through this process — does it make sense to conduct a formal environment/security assessment before implementing the solution, or is it typically done during/after onboarding?

Would really appreciate any real-world experiences, lessons learned, or pitfalls to avoid.

Thanks in advance!