Mandiant (Google Cloud) MDR
by Mandiant — Google Cloud
Mandiant MDR is an elite managed detection and response service from Mandiant — now part of Google Cloud — combining Mandiant's world-renowned frontline incident response expertise with Google's threat intelligence infrastructure for 24/7 MDR security services across endpoint, cloud, and network.
Starting Price
Enterprise pricing on quote — typically $150,000+/year for enterprise; contact Mandiant/Google
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Ratings & Reviews
Key Features
- 24/7 MDR by Mandiant Frontline IR Experts
- Google Threat Intelligence Integration
- Mandiant Advantage Platform (XDR + TI + MDR)
- Proactive Threat Hunting by Mandiant Red Team Alumni
- Cloud MDR (GCP
- AWS
- Azure
- M365)
- Endpoint MDR (Vendor-Agnostic — CrowdStrike
- SentinelOne compatible)
- Incident Response Retainer Included
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
- Nation-State Threat Actor Tracking
- Attack Surface Management
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Mandiant brand = world's most trusted incident response team — responders to the largest breaches in history
- +Google Cloud backing provides massive threat intelligence scale
- +Vendor-agnostic MDR — works with CrowdStrike
- +SentinelOne
- +or any existing EDR
- +Nation-state threat actor tracking — deepest APT intelligence of any MDR provider
- +Incident response retainer included — no extra cost for IR engagement
Cons
- −Most expensive MDR option — accessible primarily to large enterprise
- −Google Cloud acquisition still being fully integrated — some product overlap and roadmap uncertainty
- −Complex engagement model — not suitable for organizations without mature security programs
- −Low review counts on G2/Gartner relative to brand reputation
- −Minimum contract size often $200
- −000+/year
Best For
Large enterprises and government agencies facing the most sophisticated cyber threats — including nation-state APT actors — who need the world's most experienced frontline incident responders managing their detection and response as a fully managed MDR service.
Target Audience
Large Enterprise, Fortune 500, Government, Financial Services, Critical Infrastructure, Organizations facing Nation-State Threats
Key Integrations
Competitor Tools
Pricing
Model
Annual subscription — enterprise pricing on quote; Mandiant Advantage platform + MDR service bundled
Starting At
Enterprise pricing on quote — typically $150,000+/year for enterprise; contact Mandiant/Google
Free Trial
No free trial — complimentary threat assessment available; demo via Mandiant/Google Cloud salesCompany Info
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Milpitas, CA, USA (Acquired by Google Cloud in 2022 for $5.4B)
Employees
2,000+ (Mandiant division within Google Cloud)
Company Size
Enterprise & Large Enterprise (1,000+ endpoints; best at 5,000+ endpoints)
Funding
Acquired by Google (Alphabet — NASDAQ: GOOGL) in September 2022 for $5.4 billion
Certifications
Awards & Recognition
IDC MarketScape Leader — Worldwide MDR 2024 | Forrester Wave Leader — MDR 2023 | Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader — MDR 2024 | SC Awards Best Incident Response Team (Mandiant) 2024
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