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Provider ProfileAI-Powered MDR · Microsoft Sentinel · IoT Security · Incident Response

Ontinue —
AI-Powered MDR Built on Microsoft Sentinel

Ontinue delivers ION — an AI-powered Managed Detection and Response platform built natively on Microsoft Sentinel. ION IQ, their proprietary security AI, automates alert investigation and response at scale, enabling human analysts to focus on threats that require expert judgment. The platform extends MDR coverage to IoT and OT devices, includes proactive vulnerability mitigation, and delivers incident response through a partnership with Antigen Security. Fibi advises on Ontinue alongside competing MDR providers at no cost to you.

ION IQ
AI Security Engine
Sentinel
Native SIEM Integration
24/7
Managed Detection & Response
$0
Advisory Fee

Portfolio

Ontinue ION Security Platform

From AI-powered MDR and IoT security to managed vulnerability mitigation and expert incident response — a comprehensive managed security operations platform for Microsoft-centric enterprises.

Ideal For

Who Benefits Most from Ontinue ION

Microsoft-Centric Enterprises

Organizations already invested in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Defender benefit from ION's native Sentinel integration — extending their existing Microsoft security stack with AI-powered MDR without migrating to a new SIEM or duplicating security data.

Understaffed Security Teams

Security teams that cannot sustain 24/7 SOC operations with internal staff use Ontinue ION to automate tier-1 and tier-2 investigation with ION IQ — reducing analyst burnout, closing the off-hours coverage gap, and freeing experienced staff for complex threat response.

IoT & OT Environments

Manufacturing, healthcare, and facilities-heavy organizations with significant IoT and OT device footprints use Ontinue to extend MDR coverage to devices that standard EDR agents cannot protect — closing blind spots attackers exploit on unmanaged connected devices.

Regulated Industries

Healthcare, finance, and government organizations with regulatory obligations for 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response documentation benefit from ION's automated audit trails, structured incident records, and Antigen Security partnership for complex breach response.

Why Ontinue

Key Strengths

What sets Ontinue ION apart from traditional MDR platforms — and where AI-powered automated investigation delivers the most security value.

AI-Automated Investigation with ION IQ

Ontinue's ION IQ security AI automates the most repetitive and time-consuming parts of MDR — alert triage, threat correlation, context enrichment, and initial response playbook execution. This automation reduces analyst fatigue, eliminates the alert backlog problem common in traditional SOCs, and ensures consistent investigation quality at scale without proportionally increasing staffing costs.

Native Microsoft Sentinel Integration

ION is built natively on Microsoft Sentinel rather than layered on top as an overlay. Organizations in the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, M365, Defender) benefit from deep native integration — using existing Sentinel workspaces, data connectors, and security investments without requiring a separate SIEM migration or data duplication to a third-party platform.

IoT and OT Visibility

Most MDR platforms focus on endpoint and cloud workloads covered by EDR agents. Ontinue's IoT security capability extends MDR coverage to connected devices that cannot run traditional agents — filling the blind spots that attackers increasingly exploit as network perimeters expand to include OT equipment, building systems, and IoT sensors.

Antigen Security Partnership for IR

Ontinue's incident response capability is delivered in partnership with Antigen Security — a specialized IR firm with deep forensics and crisis response expertise. This partnership gives Ontinue MDR customers access to a dedicated IR team when needed, rather than relying solely on the MDR provider's internal capabilities during active breaches.

Why Use Fibi

Ontinue Direct vs. Ontinue Through Fibi

Your contract is with Ontinue either way. The difference is the advisory, comparison, and support layer around it.

AspectOntinue DirectOntinue Through Fibi
PricingStandard rack rateVolume-negotiated — equal or better
Vendor comparisonOntinue onlyOntinue vs CrowdStrike, Arctic Wolf, Expel
Quote turnaround5–10 business days24–48 hours across all providers
Contract supportOntinue account teamIndependent advisor representing you
Post-go-live supportOntinue support onlyFibi escalation + Ontinue support
Advisory feeN/A$0 — vendor-funded
Architecture reviewOntinue presales onlyIndependent MDR & Sentinel architecture guidance

Fit Guide

Is This the Right Provider for You?

Best For

  • Microsoft-centric enterprises already invested in Azure, Microsoft 365, and Defender who want MDR built natively on Microsoft Sentinel — extending existing security investments without a separate SIEM migration
  • Security teams with 24/7 monitoring gaps or analyst burnout from high alert volumes who need AI-automated investigation to handle tier-1 and tier-2 triage at scale
  • Organizations with significant IoT, OT, or medical device footprints creating unmanaged connected device blind spots that standard EDR cannot cover
  • Regulated industries and government-adjacent organizations requiring documented 24/7 threat monitoring, automated incident records, and access to specialized IR through the Antigen Security partnership

May Not Be Ideal If

  • Organizations not using Microsoft Sentinel or with no interest in the Microsoft security ecosystem who prefer MDR built on a different SIEM platform
  • Very small businesses with minimal IT infrastructure where the complexity and cost of a full MDR platform exceeds the threat surface and budget available

FAQ

Ontinue ION MDR — Common Questions

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