Clarifying the difference between EDR and XDR
Before moving on to the details of the features outlined in the introduction, we know someone out there is saying, “Wait, I thought EDR was called XDR now?”. To clarify the difference, XDR is extended detection and response. Extended means that the solution has moved beyond just endpoints. XDR integrates detection and response signals from endpoints with signals from identity, email, cloud resource telemetry, cloud-access security, and whatever else a solution developer might want to bolt on. For Microsoft, XDR is the combination of all the different first-party security products into one unified protection stack. It is not only behind a single pane of glass, but also driven by the goal of generating an enriched, multi-faceted, holistic view of your security posture through true integration under the umbrella of Microsoft 365 Defender (M365D).
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