Research & Buyer's Guides

Independent research to help you evaluate cybersecurity vendors — buyer's guides, category explainers, and trend analysis.

Our research is editorially independent — not sponsored by any vendor. Articles cite and link to vendor profiles inline.

Buyer's Guide

8 min

Best Managed MDR for MSPs

A comparison of managed detection and response providers built for the MSP delivery model — covering coverage layers, delivery models, and pricing approaches.

Explainer

6 min

EDR vs. XDR vs. MDR, Explained

What these acronyms actually mean, how they differ, and how to choose the right approach for your organization's security stack.

Buyer's Guide

10 min

SIEM Buyer's Guide

Key features, pricing models, and evaluation criteria for security information and event management platforms — what to look for and what to avoid.

Comparison

12 min

Endpoint Security Platform Comparison

A deep dive into the leading endpoint detection and response platforms — capabilities, integrations, and deployment models compared.

Explainer

7 min

SOC-as-a-Service: What to Know

Understanding managed SOC offerings — what's included, how delivery models differ, and how to evaluate providers for your organization.

Trends

9 min

AI in Cybersecurity: The Current State

How AI is being used in threat detection, response automation, and SOC operations today — separating hype from reality.