What is the Difference Between Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Antivirus Software?

When it comes to cybersecurity, antivirus and MDR sound similar—but they’re not. Understanding the difference can be the line between stopping a cyberattack or becoming the next victim. The key difference: antivirus is reactive, MDR is proactive. Antivirus is like a smoke detector—it alerts you when there’s a problem. MDR is the fire department—already on site, ready to put out the fire before it spreads.

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