In the current dynamic threat landscape, security teams are under significant pressure to enhance their threat detection capabilities, respond with greater efficacy, and minimize operational friction, while also avoiding analyst burnout and preserving their existing technological infrastructure. This is a considerable challenge. However, for those security teams that have implemented Deepwatch’s Dynamic Risk Scoring (DRS), the operational equation shifts favorably.
The DRS engine, which is seamlessly integrated into Deepwatch’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Splunk, enables customers to transition from an environment defined by alert overload to one characterized by strategic, outcome-oriented actions. The following are the top five reasons that drive security teams to make this transition.
1. It Cuts Alert Fatigue by More Than 90%
One of the biggest challenges facing Security Operations Center (SOC) teams today is alert fatigue. Most MDR solutions simply send notifications; they do not triage alerts. Deepwatch’s Dynamic Risk Scoring addresses this issue by:
- Applying over 200 dynamic risk markers across user behavior, device context, threat intelligence, and environmental conditions.
- Dynamically scoring each alert based on actual risk, rather than just signatures or thresholds.
- Surfacing only high-fidelity alerts, which dramatically reduces the number of false positives.
Result: Analysts can spend less time chasing irrelevant alerts and focus more on the 10% of alerts that matter most.
2. It Enables SLA-Backed Detection and Response
Unlike many MDR providers that rely on vague or non-binding Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Deepwatch offers true Service Level Agreement (SLA) guarantees for detection and response. This means:
- Real-time responses based on customer-defined SLAs.
- Accountability for containment, not just notification.
- Transparency regarding true and false positive rates, which are displayed in dashboards.
Why it matters: This approach instills confidence in Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and risk management teams that threats will be actively addressed rather than merely observed. It also enables them to measure performance and compliance effectively.
3. It Delivers Real-Time, Context-Aware Risk Scoring
Legacy systems often rely on static scoring models that don’t adapt to new behaviors or context. Deepwatch’s Dynamic Risk Scoring continuously adjusts scores as new data flows in. It considers:
- Identity risk: Is the user behaving anomalously?
- Asset value: Is the targeted device a crown jewel?
- Environmental context: Is this activity occurring inside a vulnerable segment?
- Correlated threat objects: Are other signals suggesting a broader campaign?
The advantage: Risk scoring isn’t a one-time label; it evolves in real-time, helping teams prioritize what’s urgent now.
4. It’s Built to Work Seamlessly With Splunk
Many vendors require customers to completely overhaul their existing platforms or invest in costly new tools. Deepwatch takes a different approach: it is built natively for Splunk, the security information and event management (SIEM) solution that many enterprises already use.
This means:
- No need for a complete system replacement
- Automatic activation of detection rules as soon as a source is connected
- Asset and identity discovery without any manual setup
- Integrated visibility and response directly within your Splunk dashboards
Bottom line: You receive next-generation detection and response capabilities without starting from scratch.
5. It Supports Programmatic Response and Automation
Fast responses rely on precision and automation. Deepwatch’s DRS integrates its comprehensive risk scoring directly into automated workflows and playbooks. Here are the benefits:
- Playbooks are triggered based on high-risk thresholds.
- Auto-ticketing and containment actions are implemented.
- Security scores in the Deepwatch Security Index are updated in real-time.
- Response timeframes are enforced based on SLAs.
End Result: Reduced Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), a decreased Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), and improved efficiency for the SOC.
Bonus: 90 Days Free for New Customers
If you’re considering a smarter MDR strategy, now’s the time to act.
Get 90 Days Free
Sign up for a 12-month Deepwatch MDR for Splunk subscription by December 31, 2025, and get 90 days free. Offer valid for new customers with existing Splunk licenses.
Experience the benefits of precision detection, adaptive scoring, and automated response, all without overhauling your security stack.
↑
Share