MDR stands for Managed Detection and Response, a cybersecurity strategy in which companies outsource the monitoring, detection and response of cyber incidents to a specialist cybersecurity provider. Increasingly popular with businesses, this approach provides access to expert resources at a much lower cost than setting up an in-house cybersecurity department.

StreamScan's Cyberthreat Detection System (CDS) is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based cyberthreat detection system that provides 360-degree network monitoring. Unlike traditional SIEM systems, which can have blind spots, StreamScan's CDS monitors every device on your network, including phones, tablets, IoT devices and industrial controllers. It is capable of detecting new generations of malware including zero-day threats, making it an ideal solution for protecting today's complex networks.

Streamscan's MDR has been specifically designed and priced to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. To achieve the level of network coverage and response times offered by StreamScan's MDR, you would need to hire at least three security specialists, acquire security software licenses and have an adequate infrastructure in place. To find out more about the benefits of MDR versus threat intelligence, read our dedicated article here.

Absolutely. SMBs are just as exposed to cybercriminal attacks as large corporations, if not more so, as they often have less advanced defenses. What's more, hackers can specifically target your business if you or your partners hold valuable data. To find out more about why SMBs are targeted by hackers read our dedicated article here.

Yes, Canadian companies are indeed being targeted by hackers. Due to an attractive combination of low cybersecurity investment and high payment capacity, they are a prime target. To find out more about why cybercriminals target Canadian companies, read our StreamSanner blog post here.