Understanding XDR

XDR expands beyond the original detection and response capabilities of a single technology to include multiple technologies. You should now be familiar with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for MDE and its comprehensive coverage across endpoints as a single technology. XDR not only covers endpoints but also expands into email, servers, cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, network, applications, and so on.

You are most likely monitoring, collecting data, running analysis, and responding to all the different technology areas mentioned previously as part of your security program. The challenge commonly faced is a lack of a unified view and context in the attack timeline within these technology areas, due to separate tools and solutions. XDR brings everything into a centralized view for greater efficiency, allowing for quicker response to incidents and alerts. XDR doesn't replace a SIEM or security orchestration automation and response ...