Partner profile
Gradient Cyber
The Mid-Market's Most Comprehensive MXDR
Founded 2017 · Dallas / Plano, TX · 51-200 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who Gradient Cyber is built for
Mid-market organizations (the ~300,000 US firms) facing enterprise-grade threats without enterprise-grade security staff or budget, wanting 24/7 MXDR that augments their existing tools.
Gradient Cyber is a US-based Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas/Plano, TX, purpose-built for the underserved mid-market. Its proprietary Quorum AI platform runs an 8-stage detection-and-response pipeline — normalizing telemetry to the open OCSF standard, enriching with asset/vulnerability context, applying dual-engine (rule-based + behavioral) detection, integrating 200+ threat-intel sources, and correlating signals into MITRE ATT&CK-mapped attack narratives — backed by a 24/7 in-house, US-based SOC and a high analyst-to-customer ratio. First Analysis led its Series A in 2025.
- VerifiedSep 13, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 1 category
- 9 yrsin business, since 2017
- 51-200employees
Why teams pick Gradient Cyber
- Mid-market specialization
- Proprietary Quorum AI XDR platform
- Open XDR integrates existing tools
- Human-led SOC with high analyst-to-customer ratio
- Transparent SitReps and open data sharing (SitRep API)
- AI + human, not black box
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- First Analysis-led Series A (2025)Proof point
Featured at CRN XChange, Channel Partners, FutureConAward · CRN
Strong PeerSpot/TrustRadius reviewsAnalyst recognition · PeerSpot
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedMid-market clients across 35+ verticals (named logos generally private) Ezer Group partnership
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through Gradient Cyber
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from Gradient Cyber's Cybersecurity & Compliance solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
Gradient Cyber delivers Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) purpose-built for the mid-market, powered by its proprietary Quorum AI platform and a 24/7 in-house, US-based SOC. Its 8-stage pipeline normalizes telemetry to OCSF, applies dual-engine detection, and correlates signals into MITRE ATT&CK-mapped attack narratives.
- Mid-market focus MXDR is purpose-built for the underserved mid-market.
- Human-led SOC A US-based 24/7 SOC with a high analyst-to-customer ratio pairs AI with human investigation.
- Open XDR Existing tools integrate without rip-and-replace.
Microsoft 365Azure
CrowdStrike
SentinelOneExtended Detection & Response (XDR)
Gradient Cyber's Quorum AI is an Open XDR platform that integrates existing EDR, NDR, and SaaSDR tools without rip-and-replace. It runs dual-engine detection and integrates 200+ threat-intel sources to correlate attacks.
- Open XDR Integrates existing EDR/NDR/SaaSDR tools so customers avoid rip-and-replace.
- Dual-engine detection Rule-based and behavioral detection run together for higher fidelity.
- AI plus human Quorum AI augments analysts rather than acting as a black box.
CrowdStrikeSentinelOneMicrosoft 365
AWSSIEM / SOC-as-a-Service
Gradient Cyber provides 24/7 SOC-as-a-Service backed by its US-based in-house SOC and the Quorum AI pipeline. It normalizes telemetry to the open OCSF standard and enriches it with asset and vulnerability context.
- OCSF normalization Telemetry is normalized to the open OCSF standard for unified analysis.
- US-based SOC A 24/7 in-house, US-based SOC operates the service.
- Transparent SitReps High-context situation reports and a SitRep API provide open data sharing.
Microsoft 365
Google WorkspaceAWSAzureVulnerability & Risk Management
Gradient Cyber offers Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS), enriching detection with asset and vulnerability context inside the Quorum AI pipeline. It helps mid-market organizations prioritize and reduce risk.
- Context enrichment Asset and vulnerability context sharpens detection and prioritization.
- Mid-market fit VMaaS is tailored to mid-market resource constraints.
- Human-led A high analyst-to-customer ratio supports risk decisions.
Microsoft 365AzureAWSGRC / Compliance Management
Gradient Cyber provides compliance reporting aligned to CMMC, SOC 2, and HIPAA, drawing on its monitoring of M365, Google Workspace, AWS, and Azure. Reporting is informed by the Quorum AI pipeline and transparent SitReps.
- Framework coverage Reporting aligns to CMMC, SOC 2, and HIPAA.
- Cloud monitoring Monitoring spans M365, Google Workspace, AWS, and Azure.
- Open data sharing Transparent SitReps and a SitRep API support audit evidence.
Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceAWSAzureHow Gradient Cyber delivers
24/7/365 in-house US-based SOC; dedicated analysts working each customer's environment; high-context SitReps with recommended actions; white-glove model. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Detection & ResponseDelivered as a fully managed, human-led MXDR service from a US-based 24/7 in-house SOC.
- Security Operations Center (SOC)Delivered as a fully managed, always-on US-based in-house SOC.
- Threat Hunting / IntelligenceDelivered as proactive, analyst-led hunting within the managed MXDR service.
- Incident ResponseDelivered as analyst-led investigation and response with transparent SitRep reporting.
- Vulnerability ManagementDelivered as a managed service within the broader MXDR offering.
- 24/7 MonitoringDelivered as continuous, always-on monitoring from a US-based in-house SOC.
Automate/AI, built in · Native AI Platform. Quorum AI is a cloud-native detection/response platform with an 8-stage pipeline: OCSF normalization, enrichment, dual-engine (rule-based + behavioral anomaly) detection, threat intel from 200+ sources, and ATT&CK-mapped correlation, with human analyst validation delivering SitReps.
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