Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Implementation & Sovereign Data Residency Checklist
Checklist for evaluating and onboarding a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) provider in India. Ensures critical capabilities like sub-15 minute containment SLAs, automated SOAR host isolation, 24/7 human threat hunting, sovereign data residency (no logs leaving India), and CERT-In disclosure alignment.
Interactive Technical Checklist (6 Verification Checkpoints)
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[Evaluation] Verify provider offers active containment (host isolation, process termination) vs. simple email alerts.Mandate: Active Containment
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[Evaluation] Ensure telemetry data residency: Confirm SIEM and EDR storage reside in AWS Mumbai or Azure Pune.Mandate: Data Residency Mandate
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[Evaluation] Require contractual sub-15 minute Mean Time to Contain (MTTR) SLA for critical threats.Mandate: 15-Min SLA
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[Onboarding] Deploy approved EDR sensors (CrowdStrike, Defender, Wazuh) across 100% of servers and branch endpoints.Mandate: 100% Sensor Coverage
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[Onboarding] Sign mutual Pre-Approved Actions (PAA) authorizing instant network isolation during active malware attacks.Mandate: Pre-Approved Actions
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[Onboarding] Conduct test isolation drill on non-production test asset to confirm SOAR integration within 5 minutes.Mandate: Live Drill Verification
Under DPDP Act 2023 and RBI data localization directives, financial and enterprise telemetry cannot be routed to overseas SOCs without regulatory approval. True MDR in India operates from in-country security operations centers.
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