What happened
Optiv announced (Aug 5, 2026) Optiv Agentic Security Operations, replacing its MDR offering with an agentic-AI-driven managed service that integrates Wiz Cloud/Code/Defend exposure-and-runtime context with Google Security Operations and Google Threat Intelligence, shifting from alert-driven detection to continuous exposure discovery, prioritization, and remediation.
Why it matters
A top-tier pure-play MSSP formally retiring 'MDR' branding in favor of agentic, exposure-led operations signals a broader market shift among managed-service providers toward AI-agent-run continuous remediation rather than point-in-time detection.
Applicability
Enterprises evaluating MSSP/MDR renewals or considering agentic SOC augmentation, especially existing Wiz/Google Cloud customers, should assess this expanded service during vendor review cycles.