Sedara: Buffalo MSSP
Provider Snapshot
- Core services
- Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), SIEM Management +5 more
- Platforms
- CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender +3 more
- Client focus
- SMB (51-200), Mid-Market (201-1000)
- Response SLA
- 30 minutes
- Website
- sedarasecurity.com
Sedara is a Buffalo, NY provider of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), operating one security operations center in the US. It serves Healthcare, Financial Services and Government & Public Sector organizations at SMB and Mid-Market scale, holds SOC 2 Type II certification, supports HIPAA, PCI DSS and CMMC, and commits to a response time of 30 minutes.
Company Details
- Headquarters
- Buffalo, NY
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 51-200
- SOCs
- 1
- Response SLA
- 30 minutes
Pricing
- Pricing Model
- Custom
- Starting Price
- Custom quote
About Sedara
Sedara distinguishes itself by focusing not just on managed monitoring and response but on helping clients build stronger security programs over time. Their approach combines 24/7 SOC services with ongoing security assessments, maturity roadmapping, and advisory support. Each client works with a dedicated security team that understands their environment and business context. Sedara targets mid-market organizations that want more than alert management — they want a security partner that helps them continuously improve their posture against evolving threats.
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Sedara offers 8 security services. Click any service to see other providers that offer it.
Industries Served
Sedara has experience serving 7 industries, including the regulatory requirements and security challenges unique to each.
Supported Platforms
Sedara supports 6 security platforms. MSSPs with hands-on experience in your tools can onboard faster and tune detections more accurately.
Client Company Sizes
Sedara serves 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
Sedara provides compliance support for 4 frameworks. Compliance support typically includes control mapping, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Certifications Held
Sedara holds 1 certification. Each certification means the provider passed an independent audit of their security practices, operations, or technical skills.
Sedara Categories and Capabilities
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Regions served
- North America
Verified capabilities
- 24/7 Monitoring
- Managed Detection & Response
- Threat Hunting
- Incident Response Retainer
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Endpoint Security
- Compliance Services
- SOC as a Service
- Log Management
- Red Team Services
Technology integrations
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Cybereason
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Exabeam
- Sumo Logic
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Azure
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Proofpoint
- Rapid7 InsightVM
- Tenable Nessus
What Should You Ask When Evaluating Sedara?
Before engaging any MSSP, use these questions to assess whether the provider is the right fit for your organization. These apply to Sedara 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.
Coverage and Credentials
What security services does Sedara provide?
Sedara provides Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), SIEM Management, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Management, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, and Security Awareness Training.
Which industries does Sedara serve?
Sedara serves Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Legal, Education, and Government & Public Sector.
What size organizations does Sedara support?
Sedara supports SMB (51-200) and Mid-Market (201-1000) organizations.
Which security platforms does Sedara work with?
Sedara works with CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Fortinet, Splunk, and Elastic Security.
Where does Sedara operate security operations centers?
Sedara operates security operations centers in US.
How many security operations centers does Sedara operate?
Sedara operates 1 security operations center.
How quickly does Sedara respond to incidents?
Sedara states a response time SLA of 30 minutes.
Which compliance frameworks does Sedara support?
Sedara supports SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and CMMC.
Which certifications does Sedara hold?
Sedara holds SOC 2 Type II.
Market Context
Selected insights from 404 MSSPs in our dataset
- Platform54% of MSSPs support CrowdStrike Falcon
- Platform36% of MSSPs support SentinelOne
- Capability44% of MSSPs offer Threat Hunting
- Industry54% of MSSPs serve Legal organizations
- Industry54% of MSSPs serve Education organizations
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