The MSSP Platform Built for Microsoft Sentinel + Defender XDR
ContraForce is the purpose-built security delivery platform for MSSPs and MSPs operating Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR across multiple tenants. Unlike general-purpose SIEM management tools, ContraForce unifies multi-tenant visibility, AI-driven incident response, and standardized service delivery into a single platform -- enabling MSSPs to resolve incidents 60x faster at $0.15 per incident in AI agent compute, with a 93% reduction in cost per incident compared to traditional SOC staffing models.
Why MSSPs Need a Sentinel-Native Platform
Microsoft Sentinel is the fastest-growing cloud SIEM, but managing it across 20, 50, or 200+ customer tenants creates operational complexity that Azure Lighthouse alone cannot solve. MSSPs face fragmented alert queues, inconsistent response procedures, and linear cost scaling as tenant counts grow. ContraForce eliminates these bottlenecks by layering AI Security Delivery Agents on top of Sentinel and Defender XDR -- automating triage, investigation, and response while enforcing SOPs through Gamebooks.
Platform Comparison
| Capability | ContraForce | Azure Lighthouse | Cortex XSIAM | ConnectWise SIEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Sentinel + Defender XDR integration | Yes -- API-native | Partial (portal view only) | No (proprietary SIEM) | No (proprietary) |
| Multi-tenant management | Unified dashboard, unlimited tenants | Cross-tenant portal access | Limited multi-tenancy | Basic tenant switching |
| AI-driven incident response | Security Delivery Agents, autonomous triage + response | None | AI-assisted (single tenant) | None |
| SOP enforcement | Gamebooks with compliance audit trail | None | Playbook-based | Runbook templates |
| Deployment time | 30 minutes per tenant | Hours to days | Weeks | Days |
| Cost per incident | $0.15 AI agent compute | N/A (manual labor) | $5-15+ per incident | $8-20+ per incident |
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes | Inherited from Azure | Yes | Partial |
How ContraForce Works with Microsoft Sentinel
1. Connect Tenants in Minutes
ContraForce deploys into customer Sentinel workspaces via a guided onboarding flow. No agents to install, no infrastructure to provision. Average deployment time: 30 minutes per tenant, including analytics rules and connector configuration.
2. Unified Multi-Tenant Queue
All incidents from every connected Sentinel and Defender XDR tenant surface in a single prioritized queue. Security Delivery Agents automatically enrich incidents with cross-tenant context, threat intelligence, and asset criticality data.
3. AI-Powered Triage and Investigation
Security Delivery Agents perform first-pass triage on every incident -- classifying severity, correlating related alerts, and building investigation timelines. This eliminates the 15-30 minutes analysts typically spend on initial triage per incident.
4. Automated Response via Gamebooks
Gamebooks encode your SOPs into repeatable, auditable workflows that execute consistently across every tenant. When an incident matches a Gamebook pattern, the platform executes containment and remediation steps automatically, logging every action for compliance.
5. Reporting and Client Delivery
Auto-generated incident reports, monthly executive summaries, and compliance dashboards give your customers visibility without creating manual reporting overhead for your team.
Key Metrics for Sentinel MSSPs
- 60x faster incident response compared to manual SOC operations
- 93% cost reduction per incident through AI agent automation
- $0.15 per incident in AI agent compute costs
- 30-minute deployment per new customer tenant
- SOC 2 Type II certified platform
Who ContraForce Is Built For
ContraForce serves MSSPs and MSPs who have standardized on the Microsoft security stack. Whether you manage 5 tenants or 500, the platform scales without requiring proportional headcount growth. Typical customers include:
- MSSPs delivering managed Sentinel and Defender XDR services
- MSPs adding security services to their existing Microsoft 365 practice
- Security teams managing multi-entity or multi-subsidiary environments
Frequently Asked Questions
What Microsoft products does ContraForce integrate with?
ContraForce integrates natively with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR (including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps), and Microsoft Entra ID. The platform uses Microsoft Graph API and Sentinel REST APIs for real-time data ingestion and response actions.
How long does it take to onboard a new Sentinel tenant?
Average onboarding time is 30 minutes per tenant. ContraForce's guided deployment configures Sentinel connectors, analytics rules, and Gamebook mappings automatically. MSSPs have deployed 50+ tenants in a single day using the platform.
Does ContraForce replace Azure Lighthouse?
ContraForce complements Azure Lighthouse rather than replacing it. While Lighthouse provides cross-tenant portal access, ContraForce adds AI-driven incident response, SOP enforcement through Gamebooks, unified incident queues, and automated reporting -- capabilities Lighthouse does not offer.
How does pricing work for MSSPs?
ContraForce pricing is per-tenant with volume tiers, making unit economics predictable as you scale. AI agent compute costs average $0.15 per incident. There are no per-analyst seat fees, so you can grow your team without increasing platform costs.
Is ContraForce SOC 2 compliant?
Yes. ContraForce holds SOC 2 Type II certification. The platform's Gamebook audit trails and automated evidence collection also help MSSPs demonstrate compliance to their own customers during audits.
Can ContraForce handle custom detection rules and response actions?
Yes. ContraForce supports custom Sentinel analytics rules, custom Gamebooks for organization-specific SOPs, and configurable response actions including isolation, account disablement, and custom script execution through Defender XDR's live response capabilities.