--- title: "SecureSky 2025 Frost Radar: MDR & CTEM Cyber Defense Report" description: SecureSky’s 2025 Frost Radar MDR recognition highlights CTEM-driven cyber defense, exposure management, and fast response for AI-driven security teams now. image: https://blog.securesky.com/hubfs/F%26S%20MDR%20Graphic.png --- [![SecureSky](https://blog.securesky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Securesky_March2022/images/SecureSkyLogo-01.png?width=500&height=500&name=SecureSkyLogo-01.png "SecureSky")](https://securesky.com/) - [What We Do](https://securesky.com/security-services/) - Assessment and Deployment Services - [Cloud Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/cloud-security-assessment/) - [Application Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-security-architecture/) - [Penetration Testing](https://securesky.com/security-services/penetration-testing/) - [Application Architecture Services](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-architecture-services/) - [Microsoft Security (XDR) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-security-deployment/) - [Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/) - Security Posture Management (CSPM/SSPM) - [Active Protection Platform Overview](https://securesky.com/cloud-security-posture-management/) - [Active Protection Platform Technology](https://securesky.com/security-services/active-protection-platform-technology/) - Managed XDR Services - [Managed XDR Services Overview](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/#XDR) - [BEC/ATO Incident Response](https://securesky.com/security-services/business-email-compromise-response/) - [About Us](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Why SecureSky](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://securesky.com/leadership/) - [Careers](https://securesky.com/careers/) - [Partners](https://securesky.com/about-us/partners/) - [Resources](https://securesky.com/resources/) - [Recent News](https://securesky.com/securesky-news/) - [Datasheets](https://securesky.com/resources/datasheets/) - [eBooks](https://securesky.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Blog](https://blog.securesky.com) - [Contact Us](https://securesky.com/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://portal.securesky.com/login) - [What We Do](https://securesky.com/security-services/) - Assessment and Deployment Services - [Cloud Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/cloud-security-assessment/) - [Application Security Assessment](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-security-architecture/) - [Penetration Testing](https://securesky.com/security-services/penetration-testing/) - [Application Architecture Services](https://securesky.com/security-services/application-architecture-services/) - [Microsoft Security (XDR) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-security-deployment/) - [Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Deployment](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/) - Security Posture Management (CSPM/SSPM) - [Active Protection Platform Overview](https://securesky.com/cloud-security-posture-management/) - [Active Protection Platform Technology](https://securesky.com/security-services/active-protection-platform-technology/) - Managed XDR Services - [Managed XDR Services Overview](https://securesky.com/security-services/microsoft-sentinel/#XDR) - [BEC/ATO Incident Response](https://securesky.com/security-services/business-email-compromise-response/) - [About Us](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Why SecureSky](https://securesky.com/about-us/) - [Leadership](https://securesky.com/leadership/) - [Careers](https://securesky.com/careers/) - [Partners](https://securesky.com/about-us/partners/) - [Resources](https://securesky.com/resources/) - [Recent News](https://securesky.com/securesky-news/) - [Datasheets](https://securesky.com/resources/datasheets/) - [eBooks](https://securesky.com/resources/ebooks/) - [Blog](https://blog.securesky.com) - [Contact Us](https://securesky.com/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://portal.securesky.com/login) ## SecureSky Insights # SecureSky 2025 Frost Radar: MDR & CTEM Cyber Defense Report Sep 10, 2025 | [Industry Insight](https://blog.securesky.com/tag/industry-insight) SecureSky has been named in the **2025 Frost Radar™ for Managed Detection and Response**, recognized for pioneering the integration of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) into traditional MDR workflows. Frost & Sullivan commended SecureSky for redefining what a modern managed security platform should entail.   ![F&S MDR Graphic](https://blog.securesky.com/hs-fs/hubfs/F%26S%20MDR%20Graphic.png?width=1276&height=955&name=F%26S%20MDR%20Graphic.png)   ### **The Shift Toward CTEM-Driven Cyber Defense: Lower SOC Fatigue and Elevated Alert Precision** SecureSky’s prevention-first service methodology unifies MDR, managed XDR, and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) into a single operational framework. Powered by our proprietary **Active Protection Platform,** this innovative approach enables continuous assessment, prioritization, and remediation of security weaknesses—before adversaries can exploit them. Many clients report a 50%+ reduction in threat volumes, resulting in dramatically lower SOC fatigue and sharper alert fidelity. ### **Threat Detection and Response Still Key** Detection and response remain critical. Whether surfaced through relentless threat hunting—where SecureSky analysts dissect telemetry and behavioral signals to expose stealthy adversaries—or triggered by continuously refined conditional logic, our response is decisive. Rapid containment and automated remediation workflows ensure our clients are protected during active attacks. ### **The Future of MDR is Clear** As threat prevention becomes paramount, [SecureSky](https://securesky.com/) is setting the pace—enabling continuous exposure visibility and mitigation, while taking immediate response actions when a threat is real. ### **Ready to shift from reactive defense to proactive exposure management?** Schedule your complimentary consultation today and see how SecureSky’s CTEM-powered MDR can transform your security posture. 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Companies are plotted on a radar chart based on their innovation focus (product portfolio, R&D, scalability) and their ability to achieve consistent growth (market share, revenue growth), identifying leaders and outlining market trends and opportunities.  ### Frequently Asked Questions What is CTEM in cybersecurity? CTEM stands for Continuous Threat Exposure Management, a strategy focused on identifying, prioritizing, and reducing security risks before attacks happen. It helps organizations improve proactive cyber defense and reduce exposure gaps. Why was SecureSky recognized in the 2025 Frost Radar™ for MDR? SecureSky was recognized for integrating CTEM into MDR services to improve threat prevention, alert accuracy, and response efficiency. The company’s approach combines MDR, XDR, and exposure management into one framework. How does CTEM improve managed detection and response services? CTEM improves MDR by continuously assessing vulnerabilities and reducing unnecessary threat alerts. This helps security teams focus on real risks while lowering SOC fatigue and improving response precision. What are the benefits of combining MDR and XDR with CTEM? Combining MDR, XDR, and CTEM provides broader visibility across systems and faster threat mitigation. It also supports proactive security operations by identifying weaknesses before attackers exploit them. How does proactive exposure management reduce SOC fatigue? Proactive exposure management filters out low-priority alerts and focuses on validated threats. 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