Extending Security Beyond The Endpoint
The days of relying on traditional AV with antiquated detection methods
and inferior remediation capability are over. As cyber-attacks are becoming
more sophisticated, it is incumbent on IT departments to adapt to the latest
generation of technology to detect and thwart the most advanced threats facing
their customers today.
While endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a critical component of
any cybersecurity strategy because it helps organizations detect, investigate,
and respond to threats that have made their way onto endpoint devices, EDR
alone may not be enough to protect an organization’s network. This is where
extended detection and response (XDR) comes in.
Comprehensive View
XDR is a more comprehensive approach to threat detection and response that combines data from multiple sources, including EDR, network security, and cloud security, to provide a complete picture of an organization’s security posture. By integrating these different data sources, XDR can identify threats that may have been missed by traditional EDR solutions and provide a more comprehensive response to those threats.
Superior Detection
One of the key benefits of using XDR is that it helps organizations detect and respond to threats that may have been missed by traditional EDR solutions. For example, EDR solutions are typically focused on detecting and responding to threats that have made their way onto endpoint devices. However, many threats do not necessarily originate from an endpoint device and may instead enter an organization’s network through other means, such as a compromised cloud application or mis-configured firewall. XDR can help organizations identify and respond to these types of threats by collecting data from multiple sources and applying machine learning algorithms to identify patterns and behaviors that may indicate an attack.
Rapid Response
Another benefit of using XDR is that it helps organizations respond more quickly to threats. XDR combines automation and a highly trained SOC team to investigate and respond to threats allowing organizations to respond to threats more quickly and efficiently. This is particularly important in today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving threat landscape, where the time it takes to respond to a threat can make all the difference in preventing a breach.
Eliminate “Cry Wolf”
Finally, XDR can help organizations reduce the risk of false positives, which are alerts that are triggered by benign activity but are mistaken for threats. False positives can be costly and time-consuming to investigate and can lead to a “cry wolf” effect, where organizations become desensitized to alerts and may not respond as quickly to genuine threats. XDR can help reduce the risk of false positives by integrating data from multiple sources and using machine learning algorithms to more accurately identify genuine threats.
Conclusion
In summary, the importance of using XDR in conjunction with EDR cannot be understated. By integrating data from multiple sources and using machine learning algorithms, XDR provides a more comprehensive view of an organization’s security posture and helps organizations detect and respond to threats more quickly and accurately. This can help organizations protect against the growing number and complexity of threats facing their networks and reduce the risk of costly breaches.
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