Extended detection and response (XDR) is all the rage these days. It seems like almost every security vendor now claims to offer XDR functionality. But are those claims based in reality? The fact is that many vendors have simply rebranded their legacy endpoint detection and response (EDR) products, or network detection and response (NDR) solutions, and/or security information … [Read more...] about What to Look For in a True XDR Solution
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How to Build an Integrated Security Posture Using XDR
Digital attacks grew in both volume and sophistication in 2020. As reported by PR Newswire, the number of complaints received by the FBI’s Cyber Division numbered as many as 4,000 a day during the first half of 2020—400% more than it was in the first few months of that year. (Interpol warned of an “alarming rate of cyberattacks aimed at major corporations, governments, and … [Read more...] about How to Build an Integrated Security Posture Using XDR
Modernizing Security Operations with XDR
This guest blog was written by Aaron Sherrill, Senior Research Analyst at 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Set the Stage: A World Without XDR Security operations teams at most organizations are overwhelmed by the sheer number of security products they’re required to manage. Over the course of many years, security teams have stitched together a robust … [Read more...] about Modernizing Security Operations with XDR
The XDR Solution to the Ransomware Problem
During a ransomware attack, it is critical to detect and respond early and quickly. By decreasing your mean time to detection in identifying the attacker’s behavior, your security team can quickly investigate and respond timely to prevent a ransomware incident. And, if you can interrupt the attacker’s tools, tactics, or techniques early in the process that will force most … [Read more...] about The XDR Solution to the Ransomware Problem
Cisco’s vision for XDR powered by SecureX
Breaking out of silos Security teams face an expanding threat landscape and an environment that is rife with complexity—making security efficacy increasingly elusive. The theory behind simplification is simple in theory but can often be difficult to achieve. Security teams need to be able to turn weak signals into reliable alerts and act on them with confidence. This confidence … [Read more...] about Cisco’s vision for XDR powered by SecureX
Cisco empowers the endpoint and unleashes XDR capabilities from the SecureX Platform
It’s been a year since Cisco launched SecureX, and we recognize it takes a village to innovate and celebrate. Throughout Cisco’s journey delivering the first-ever integrated security platform to market, our team of experienced cybersecurity experts, accomplished engineers and product management have remained closely aligning with CISOs and security customers to deeply … [Read more...] about Cisco empowers the endpoint and unleashes XDR capabilities from the SecureX Platform
[eBook] Why Autonomous XDR Is Going to Replace NGAV/EDR
For most organizations today, endpoint protection is the primary security concern. This is not unreasonable – endpoints tend to be the weakest points in an environment – but it also misses the forest for the trees. As threat surfaces expand, security professionals are harder pressed to detect threats that target other parts of an environment and can easily miss a real … [Read more...] about [eBook] Why Autonomous XDR Is Going to Replace NGAV/EDR
SASE, ZTNA and XDR market trends must work together for simplified security
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) are market trends that had started well before the year 2020. But last year they were both accelerated and catalyzed at warp speed to fundamentally overhaul the security industry. Some observers say as much as a decade’s worth of digital transformation occurred across … [Read more...] about SASE, ZTNA and XDR market trends must work together for simplified security
Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
As managed security service providers, you're always on the lookout for new platforms. One that can generate further business, enables you to scale easily without investing in more human resources and provides that value immediately. In the meanwhile, your clients are constantly demanding more security for a lesser cost. Cynet recently published an 8-min video detailing their … [Read more...] about Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
Gartner’s report on innovation insight for XDR
Gartner recently shared a new report on “Innovation Insight for Extended Detection and Response.” XDR (as our industry loves acronyms) is the first of nine top 2020 trends1. If you’re a security and risk management leader, it’s a must-read, so download the Gatner XDR Report right now. What is innovation and what triggers it? I recently watched Tim Kastelle, a thought leader … [Read more...] about Gartner’s report on innovation insight for XDR