The Future of MDR: Dark Horses & Agentic SOCs

As the cybersecurity community descends upon the Moscone Center for RSAC, there is a palpable "exhaustion of choice." We are currently navigating a sea of over 600 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers, each promising to be the definitive shield for your enterprise. For the modern CISO, this isn't just noise; it’s a signal-to-noise crisis. In a market where every player claims the same high ground, identifying the true disruptors requires us to look past the marketing gloss. We must look toward the "dark horses"—the providers currently galloping under the radar who are poised to redefine the very nature of Security Operations (SecOps) by 2026.   In this week's episode, Christina & Rory discuss the future of the MDR market, looking at the established players and who the winners of tomorrow might be....   Leave us a message! Want to leave some feedback and suggestions but would prefer not to write an email? You can leave us a voicemail (90 seconds max). We will share any that are not too spicy in the following episode. SpeakPipe link - https://www.speakpipe.com/Cyber_Sidekicks Or, send us an email: Christina Richmond – [email protected] Rory Duncan – [email protected] Subscribe to our Newsletter - "Signal, not noise" Our monthly newsletter is free to subscribers! Sign-up now at Richmond Advisory Group.   Technology we use Podcast Recording Platform – Cleanfeed.com Cyber Sidekicks Show Host – Podbean.com Edited & mastered in GarageBand