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Arctic Wolf Managed Detection & Response

by Arctic Wolf Networks Inc.

Arctic Wolf MDR is a leading managed detection and response service built on the Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud, delivering 24/7 SOC-as-a-service with a dedicated Concierge Security Team assigned to every customer — a unique high-touch MDR model.

Cloud (Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud) — vendor-agnostic; integrates with existing customer infrastructureAll sizes — particularly strong for mid-market (50 to 2,500 employees) Founded 2012 Eden Prairie, MN, USA (Eden Prairie, Minnesota) 2,500+

Starting Price

Approx. $5,000 $8,000/month for mid-market; enterprise pricing on quote

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G2

4.7

Gartner

4.8

Capterra

4.7

Ratings & Reviews

G2

4.7/5

312 reviews

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Gartner

4.8/5

287 reviews

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Capterra

4.7/5

Key Features

  • 24/7 Dedicated Concierge Security Team (CST) per Customer
  • Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud
  • Managed Threat Detection Across Endpoint + Network + Cloud + Identity
  • Vulnerability & Risk Management Included
  • Security Awareness Training Integration
  • Managed SIEM (Log Management) Included
  • Incident Response & Containment
  • Custom Threat Hunting
  • Monthly Business Reviews & Reporting
  • Vendor-Agnostic (Works with Existing Tools)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Unique Concierge Security Team model — dedicated named analysts per customer
  • +Vendor-agnostic — works with your existing security tools
  • +Includes managed SIEM + vulnerability management + awareness training in one subscription
  • +Fastest-growing MDR provider globally
  • +Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice 3 consecutive years

Cons

  • Pricing can be high for very small businesses (under 50 employees)
  • Less brand recognition than CrowdStrike in enterprise segment
  • Limited self-service portal options — high-touch model may not suit all organizations
  • U.S.-centric support team (limited local presence outside North America)

Best For

Mid-market organizations that want a high-touch, dedicated security team model — not just a shared SOC — with a single MDR subscription covering endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and vulnerability management.

Target Audience

SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise across all industries

Key Integrations

Microsoft 365 & SentinelAWSCrowdStrikeSentinelOnePalo AltoCiscoFortinet200+ vendor integrations

Competitor Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon CompleteSecureworks Taegis ManagedXDRRapid7 MDRPondurance MDR

Pricing

Model

Annual subscription — per endpoint or per user; all-inclusive platform + service

Starting At

Approx. $5,000 $8,000/month for mid-market; enterprise pricing on quote

Free Trial

No free trial — free risk assessment available; demo via Arctic Wolf sales

Company Info

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Eden Prairie, MN, USA (Eden Prairie, Minnesota)

Employees

2,500+

Company Size

All sizes — particularly strong for mid-market (50 to 2,500 employees)

Funding

Private — Series F; backed by Owl Rock Capital, Viking Global Investors. Total raised: ~$900M. Valuation ~$4.3B (2021)

Certifications

SOC 2 Type II | ISO 27001 | HIPAA | PCI DSS | GDPR | FedRAMP (In Progress)

Awards & Recognition

Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader — MDR 2024 | Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice — MDR 2022/2023/2024 | Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies 2023 | Frost & Sullivan MDR Company of the Year 2023

Official Website

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