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Provider Snapshot

Core services
Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management +1 more
Client focus
Startups (1-50), SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000)
Response SLA
Not disclosed
Website
malwarebytes.com

Company Details

Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2008
Employees
500-1000
0
Response SLA
Not disclosed

Pricing

Pricing Model
Per endpoint
Starting Price
Custom quote

About Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a cybersecurity company founded in 2008, widely known for its consumer malware remediation tools and increasingly recognized for its enterprise security offerings under the ThreatDown brand. Their ThreatDown MDR service provides 24/7 endpoint monitoring, threat detection, and incident response managed by Malwarebytes security analysts. The company positions its MDR offering as accessible and affordable, targeting SMB and mid-market organizations that need professional security operations without the cost and complexity of building their own SOC. Malwarebytes benefits from threat intelligence gathered across its large installed base.

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Services Offered

Malwarebytes offers 4 security services. Click any service to see other providers that offer it.

Industries Served

Malwarebytes has experience serving 5 industries, including the regulatory requirements and security challenges unique to each.

Client Company Sizes

Malwarebytes serves Startups (1-50), SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000) organizations. Providers focused on your company size tend to offer pricing and service levels that match your budget and team capacity.

Compliance Frameworks Supported

Malwarebytes provides compliance support for 3 frameworks. Compliance support typically includes control mapping, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.

SOC 2HIPAAPCI DSS

What Should You Ask When Evaluating Malwarebytes?

Before engaging any MSSP, use these questions to assess whether the provider is the right fit for your organization. These apply to Malwarebytes and any other provider on your shortlist.

  • What is included in the base service vs. what costs extra? Clarify whether incident response, compliance reporting, and additional log source onboarding are included or billed separately.
  • What response actions does the provider take directly? Some MSSPs only send alerts for your team to act on. Others take containment actions like host isolation or account lockout on your behalf.
  • What does the onboarding process look like? Ask about typical onboarding timelines, how much work your team needs to put in, and when full monitoring coverage goes live.
  • Can you provide references from similar organizations? Ask for references from companies in your industry and size segment. The experience of similar organizations is the best predictor of how the MSSP will perform for you.
  • What happens if we need to switch providers? Understand data portability, contract termination terms, and transition support. A transparent exit process is a sign of a provider that prioritizes long-term trust over lock-in.

Market Context

Selected insights from 401 MSSPs in our dataset

  • Industry54% of MSSPs serve Education organizations
  • Industry54% of MSSPs serve Retail & E-Commerce organizations
  • Compliance58% of MSSPs support HIPAA compliance
  • Segment40% of MSSPs target SMB buyers
  • Segment14% of MSSPs target Startups buyers