Latest recognition reinforces the role of the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform in delivering security outcomes against a rapidly evolving threat landscape
Eden Prairie, Minn. – December 18, 2025 – Arctic Wolf®, a global leader in security operations, announced today that it has been named a Leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Q4 2025. Arctic Wolf was recognized in the evaluation for it its “comprehensive technology and customer experience management that has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.”
The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading technology vendors in the form of its SPARK Matrix ™. The study offers strategic information for users to evaluate different provider capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market position.
“Arctic Wolf stands out in MDR because they don’t just send alerts, they actively provide guidance on how to fix the problems, said Sofia Ali, associate director and principal analyst, QKS Group. “Their experts, combined with strong security data and constant monitoring, give companies protection that most in-house teams can’t maintain on their own.”
As one of the core modules operating on the Aurora Platform, Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response helps organizations tackle challenges of the global cybersecurity talent shortage and escalating threat environment, by providing broad visibility, 24×7 monitoring, and Alpha AI-powered advanced threat detection all delivered as a fully managed solution. When combined with Arctic Wolf’s Concierge Delivery Model and Security Journey benefits, Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response helps organizations defend against sophisticated attacks, build resilience, and improve insurability, all for less than the typical annual cost of a single dedicated security analyst.
“Being named a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Managed Detection and Response is a testament to Arctic Wolf’s ability to deliver the outcomes that matter most to our customers,” said Dan Schiappa, president, technology and services, Arctic Wolf. “In a time of rising threats and a global cybersecurity talent shortage, Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response is delivering real-world impact by helping organizations of all sizes cut through alert fatigue, access expert guidance, and stay ahead of emerging risks.”
About Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf® is a global leader in security operations, delivering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. Built on open XDR architecture, the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform operates at a massive scale and combines the power of artificial intelligence with world-class security experts to provide 24×7 monitoring, detection, response, and risk management. We make security work!
To learn more about Arctic Wolf, visit www.arcticwolf.com.
About QKS Group
QKS Group is a global analyst and advisory firm helping enterprises, technology vendors, and investors make trusted, data-driven decisions. Our portfolio spans the flagship SPARK Matrix™ evaluation framework, SPARK Plus™ analyst advisory platform, QKS Intelligence™ for market and competitive tracking, and QKS Community™ for CXO leaders and practitioners. All offerings are powered by a Human-Intelligence-driven framework and QKS’s closed-loop research methodology – integrating expert-led insights, quantitative modeling, and continuous validation to deliver credible, outcome-focused intelligence.
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