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CARLOS LOPEZ Jul 11, 2024

If you're looking to elevate your security architecture and gain a deep understanding of Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution, this book is an absolute must-read. It expertly demystifies the basics and importance of Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM while diving deep into the powerful capabilities, holistic benefits, and real-world use cases of Microsoft’s integrated solution.The book is structured to guide you through the key concepts, including Microsoft Defender tools like MDI, MDO, MDE, MDA, MDC, and Microsoft Sentinel. By the end, you’ll be well-equipped to understand and utilize Microsoft’s unified approach, breaking down silos and strengthening your defenses effectively.One of the standout features of this book is its practical focus. With detailed explanations and case-study-based learning, you will grasp how these technologies auto-disrupt attacks and how to adopt them seamlessly into your organization. The book is perfect for CISOs, IT executives, cloud security architects, and anyone dealing with fragmented security solutions. It’s also invaluable for aspiring SOC analysts and Microsoft Security enthusiasts.In today's remote work world, where many organizations are struggling with a patchwork of security tools, this guide proves to be a treasure trove of insights. Whether you’re a major player or an early adopter, you'll find that this book helps you enhance your ROI and build a robust, unified security architecture with confidence.A must-have for anyone serious about improving their security posture with Microsoft's advanced solutions.

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Tommi Hovi Aug 20, 2024

I really liked the approach of having a imaginary company with a certain goals and situation. It made the examples more vivid and made me also think about possible solutions beforehand. I've read a bunch of technical books and this one goes to the top tier. It cover surprisingly vast area for 250 pages and explains terminology and concepts really well. It's a must read handbook for any Microsoft security specialist using XDR, SIEM or watching over cloud or hybrid security!

Arm Apr 22, 2024

I have spend some time going through the book, the subjects, screenshot, and test cases covered in the book are amazing. The content is well thought and it has helped me in my career path as a Microsoft Defender Architect. Thank you for bringing this book to the community!

Jessie May 30, 2024

I’ve spent years in systems engineering and recently started exploring cybersecurity, especially with Microsoft products. “Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook” has been an eye-opener in this new journey.This book offers a practical roadmap for using Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution. It begins with essential concepts like Zero Trust and the importance of XDR and SIEM in today’s cybersecurity landscape. It covers everything from EDR, MDR, and NDR to how these tools can modernize your Security Operations Center (SOC).The real-world insights, threat scenarios, and response strategies are incredibly useful. The book’s sections on boosting Secure Score, implementation tips, and the value of managed XDR and SIEM solutions are especially helpful. I appreciate the practical examples and case studies that make complex ideas easier to grasp.I’m still reading and learning, but so far, the knowledge I’ve gained is invaluable. For CISOs, IT leaders, security pros, or anyone curious about cybersecurity, this book provides actionable insights to optimize your security setup with Microsoft’s tools. If you’re looking to modernize your security operations and make the most of your existing licenses, this book is a must-read. Highly recommended!

Raymond Apr 07, 2024

This book is perfect in so many ways to me. The authors use an illustrativer case study as a foundation for their illustrations of modernizing a business into more secure solutions. Zero Trust and an overview of SIEM basics and function are covered prior to introduction of XDR and SIEM solution. Microsofts unified approach to Threat Detection and Response , utilizing XDR to defend and utilizinf Microsoft XDR and SIEM for investigations and Incident response. This is excellent as a learning resource as well as a great refence resource in any SOC utilizing Microsofts XDR/SIEM.

Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook: Modernize and build a unified SOC platform for future-proof security

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