Seeking Experts in MDR Market – Buyers, Former Employees, Competitors – Paid Survey

We are conducting a market research study on how organizations evaluate, adopt, and compete in the Managed Detection & Response (MDR) space. The goal is to better understand buyer decision-making, vendor differentiation, pricing strategies, and delivery models in security operations.

We are specifically looking to connect with individuals who meet the following criteria:
✅Archetype 1: Enterprise Buyers – Kroll MDR Customers
✔️Functional Area
- IT Security Leadership, Security Operations, Risk/Compliance, Procurement/Sourcing (Security Category)
✔️ Titles
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Deputy CISO, Head/Director of Security Operations, Head of IT Security, Security Operations Manager, Director of Risk & Compliance, Procurement/Sourcing Manager (Security Category)
✔️ Expert experience (years)
- 5+ years
✔️ Expert geography
- United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia
✔️ Companies in scope (Non-Exhaustive)
- Priority 1 – Publicly Named Kroll Customers (still operating today): State of Illinois, Crown Casino Sydney, Groupon, Sterling Bank & Trust, Typhoo Tea, Fleetwood Windows and Doors, VotingWorks
- Priority 2 –
Sectors - financial institutions, healthcare providers, manufacturing and logistics, technology and SaaS firms, consumer goods & retail, government & public sector, construction & housing, hospitality & entertainment

Archetype 2: Former Employees of Kroll
✔️Functional Area
- Security Operations, Incident Response, Product/Service Delivery, Sales/Customer Success, Risk & Compliance
✔️ Titles
- Former Security Operations Manager, Former MDR Product Manager, Former Head/Director of Security Operations, Former Incident Response Specialist, Former Sales/Business Development Manager (MDR focus), Former Director of Risk & Complianc
✔️ Expert experience (years)
- 5+ years
✔️ Expert geography
- United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia
✔️ Companies in scope (Exhaustive)
- Kroll

Archetype 3: Competitors – MDR Vendors
✔️Functional Area
- Security Operations, Incident Response, Product/Service Delivery, Sales/Customer Success, Risk & Compliance
✔️ Titles
- Former Security Operations Manager, Former MDR Product Manager, Former Head/Director of Security Operations, Former Incident Response Specialist, Former Sales/Business Development Manager (MDR focus), Former Director of Risk & Compliance
✔️ Expert experience (years)
- 5+ years
✔️ Expert geography
- United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia
✔️ Companies in scope (Exhaustive)
- DeepSeas, eSentire, ReliaQuest, Arctic Wolf


✔️ Location: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia
✔️ Timeline: 48-72 hours
✔️ Compensation: $20

If you fit the criteria and are interested in sharing your expertise, apply now!

*Please make sure to provide detailed answers to the study and ensure a total of at least 500 words across all open-ended questions.*

**All payments for this project will be processed exclusively through Freelancer.com.**

We look forward to your responses!