# Field Effect

> Field Effect is a cybersecurity company (Ottawa, Canada, founded 2016) that builds Field Effect MDR — an AI-native Managed Detection and Response platform combining endpoint, network, cloud, and AI/agent monitoring with a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). It is purpose-built for small and mid-size businesses and the MSPs/IT teams that serve them, aiming to consolidate 20+ point security tools into one solution.

_Last updated: 2026-09-25 — review quarterly._

Field Effect's core product is MDR (Managed Detection and Response), sold in packages (Core, Endpoint, Complete) alongside incident response and cybersecurity assessment services. The company also runs a partner/MSP program, publishes a security intelligence blog covering active threats and vulnerabilities, and compares its offering directly against competitors like CrowdStrike, Cynet, and Huntress.

## Platform & Product
- [Field Effect MDR overview](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr): Core managed detection and response product
- [AI-native defense](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/ai-native-security): AI/MITRE-tested threat detection capabilities
- [24x7 SOC](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/24x7-soc): Human-staffed security operations center
- [Proactive risk management](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/risk-management): Vulnerability and risk posture management
- [AIDR / AI governance](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/aidr): AI detection and response / AI governance features
- [Endpoint protection](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/endpoint): Kernel-level endpoint monitoring and response
- [Cloud protection](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/cloud): Cloud environment monitoring
- [Network protection](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/network): Network monitoring and threat detection
- [Packages & pricing](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/packages): MDR Core, MDR Endpoint, MDR Complete comparison
- [Request pricing](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/pricing): Get a pricing quote

## Services
- [Services overview](https://fieldeffect.com/services): Response and advisory services
- [Incident response](https://fieldeffect.com/services/incident-response): Active breach response service
- [Incident response readiness](https://fieldeffect.com/services/incident-response-planning): IR planning/preparedness
- [Cybersecurity assessments](https://fieldeffect.com/services/cybersecurity-assessment): Security posture assessments
- [Free attack surface report](https://fieldeffect.com/attack-surface-report-request): Complimentary exposure report

## Outcomes & Comparisons
- [Achieve compliance](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/compliance): Compliance framework support
- [Consolidate your stack](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/20tools): Replacing 20+ point tools with one platform
- [Augment your team](https://fieldeffect.com/products/mdr/managed-cyber-security): Extending in-house IT/security teams
- [Compare vendors](https://fieldeffect.com/compare): Overview of competitive comparisons
- [vs. Cynet](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-cynet): Positioning against Cynet on configuration complexity and endpoint resource usage
- [vs. CrowdStrike](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-crowdstrike): Positioning against CrowdStrike on required expertise and add-on costs
- [vs. Huntress](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-huntress): Positioning against Huntress on reactive vs. active threat blocking
- [vs. SentinelOne](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-sentinelone): Positioning against SentinelOne on alert complexity and enterprise-oriented pricing
- [vs. Arctic Wolf](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-arctic-wolf): Positioning against Arctic Wolf on tool sprawl and total cost of ownership
- [vs. Kaseya](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-kaseya): Positioning against Kaseya on integration, support, and contract terms
- [vs. EDR](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-edr): Why endpoint-only detection and response falls short of full MDR coverage
- [vs. MDR (generic)](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-mdr): Why siloed, multi-tool MDR offerings differ from Field Effect's natively integrated approach
- [vs. SIEM](https://fieldeffect.com/compare/vs-siem): Why SIEM's tuning and triage burden differs from a managed MDR approach

## Accolades & Recognition
- [Why Field Effect](https://fieldeffect.com/why-field-effect): Includes company differentiators and award highlights
- [MDR Data Quadrant Report](https://fieldeffect.com/resources/mdr-data-quadrant): 4x SoftwareReviews MDR Data Quadrant Leader (2022–2025), ranked #1 for Product Strategy, Ease of Use, and Value
- [SoftwareReviews product profile](https://www.softwarereviews.com/products/field-effect-mdr): Independent customer scorecard (Composite Score 9.5/10, 97%+ Likeliness to Recommend, 98% Plan to Renew)
- Analyst & review recognition: G2 Highest ROI in MDR (Winter 2026); G2 High Performer and Category Leader badges; PeerSpot Leader badge; 4.8/5 average rating on G2 (42 reviews)
- Industry awards: Cybersecurity Breakthrough Award — AI Cybersecurity Solution of the Year (2023); Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (International) / Fast 50 (Canada) (2021); Gold Winner, Incident Response — Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (2021)
- Technical & partner recognition: Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI) member (2025); MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations participant; 18-second median time to detect threats (per SoftwareReviews profile)

## Company
- [Why Field Effect](https://fieldeffect.com/why-field-effect): Company positioning and differentiators
- [Leadership team](https://fieldeffect.com/company/leadership-team): Executive bios
- [Careers](https://fieldeffect.com/careers): Open roles
- [Partner/MSP program](https://fieldeffect.com/partner-program): Partner and MSP program details
- [Customer stories](https://fieldeffect.com/resources/case-study): Case studies and testimonials
- [Trust Center](https://trust.fieldeffect.com/): Security, compliance, and trust documentation

## Resources & News
- [Resources hub](https://fieldeffect.com/resources): Guides, brochures, videos
- [Blog](https://fieldeffect.com/blog): Company and product news
- [Security Intelligence feed](https://fieldeffect.com/blog/tag/security-intelligence): Ongoing threat and vulnerability analysis
- [Webinars & videos](https://fieldeffect.com/resources/webinars-videos): Upcoming and recorded webinars

## Contact & Support
- [Contact](https://fieldeffect.com/contact): General contact
- [Help & support](https://fieldeffect.com/contact/support): Support inquiries
- [Report an incident](https://fieldeffect.com/report-an-incident): For active/suspected breaches
- [Support portal](https://support.fieldeffect.com/support/home)
- [MDR customer portal](https://my.fieldeffect.net/Login.html)
- [Partner portal](https://partners.fieldeffect.com/)
- [License portal](https://license.fieldeffect.com/)

## Legal
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- [Legal](https://fieldeffect.com/legal)