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# Sharon Maydar

Sharon Maydar is the Vice President of Unit 42 Managed Services at Palo Alto Networks, where she directs the strategy and operations for Unit 42's managed security offerings. She leads the teams responsible for delivering 24/7 detection and response capabilities, including the development and expansion of Unit 42 MDR and the recent launch of Managed XSIAM. Under her leadership, the division has scaled significantly to support global enterprise security needs and has consistently achieved top-tier placement in independent industry benchmarks. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Sharon has held senior R\&D and product leadership roles at both startups and established enterprises, and holds a B.Sc. in Engineering.  
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## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Incident Response](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/incident-response/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

### [Introducing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM 2.0](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2026/02/introducing-unit-42-managed-xsiam-2-0/)

Unit 42 Managed XSIAM 2.0 delivers a 24/7 managed SOC with continuous detection, investigation, and full-cycle remediation.  
Feb 17, 2026  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR, Again](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GettyImages-77745605-edit-scaled.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/unit-42-mdr-recognized-leader/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

### [Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR, Again](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/unit-42-mdr-recognized-leader/)

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in the Frost Radar™: Global Managed Detection and Response (MDR), 2025.  
Jul 16, 2025  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM — Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GettyImages-580501671-edit-1.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/03/announcing-unit-42-managed-xsiam/)

## [Playbook of the Week](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/playbook-of-the-week/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

### [Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM --- Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/03/announcing-unit-42-managed-xsiam/)

Palo Alto Networks announces Unit 42 Managed XSIAM, a solution that provides 24/7 expert-led defense across every attack surface.  
Mar 11, 2025  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Palo Alto Networks Excels in MITRE Managed Services Evaluation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Right-Here-2.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/06/unit-42-mdr-in-mitre-managed-services-evaluation/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks Excels in MITRE Managed Services Evaluation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/06/unit-42-mdr-in-mitre-managed-services-evaluation/)

Unit 42 MDR identified the most important details of the cyberthreat in the MITRE managed services evaluation - learn more.  
Jun 18, 2024  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GettyImages-1129377233-edit.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/03/unit-42-mdr-a-leader-in-mdr/)

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### [Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/03/unit-42-mdr-a-leader-in-mdr/)

Palo Alto Networks announces that Unit 42 MDR has been named as a leader in the Frost Radar™: Global MDR Market evaluation.  
Mar 07, 2024  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks Excels in MITRE Managed Services Evaluation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/06/unit-42-mdr-in-mitre-managed-services-evaluation/)

Unit 42 MDR identified the most important details of the cyberthreat in the MITRE managed services evaluation - learn more.  
Jun 18, 2024  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR, Again](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GettyImages-77745605-edit-scaled.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/unit-42-mdr-recognized-leader/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

### [Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR, Again](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/07/unit-42-mdr-recognized-leader/)

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in the Frost Radar™: Global Managed Detection and Response (MDR), 2025.  
Jul 16, 2025  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GettyImages-1129377233-edit.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/03/unit-42-mdr-a-leader-in-mdr/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [News and Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/news-and-events/?ts=markdown)

### [Unit 42 MDR Recognized as a Leader in MDR](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/03/unit-42-mdr-a-leader-in-mdr/)

Palo Alto Networks announces that Unit 42 MDR has been named as a leader in the Frost Radar™: Global MDR Market evaluation.  
Mar 07, 2024  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Unit 42 Strikes Oil in MITRE Engenuity Managed Services Evaluation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-502197407-1.png)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/unit-42-mitre-managedservices-2022/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Must-Read Articles](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/must-read-articles/?ts=markdown), [News and Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/news-and-events/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com), [Web Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/web-security/?ts=markdown)

### [Unit 42 Strikes Oil in MITRE Engenuity Managed Services Evaluation](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/unit-42-mitre-managedservices-2022/)

Unit 42 Managed Services team delivers outstanding results in MITRE Engenuity's 2022 Managed Services Evaluation.  
Nov 09, 2022  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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[![Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM — Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GettyImages-580501671-edit-1.jpg)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/03/announcing-unit-42-managed-xsiam/)

## [Playbook of the Week](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/playbook-of-the-week/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com)

### [Announcing Unit 42 Managed XSIAM --- Redefining 24/7 Managed SecOps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2025/03/announcing-unit-42-managed-xsiam/)

Palo Alto Networks announces Unit 42 Managed XSIAM, a solution that provides 24/7 expert-led defense across every attack surface.  
Mar 11, 2025  
By [Sharon Maydar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-maydar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Maydar")

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