Advanced Cyber Defense with Extended Detection and Response
The extended detection and response (XDR) utilizes AI and automation features to combine data from multiple incidents and offers automatic responses to threats.
Traditional cybersecurity has undergone significant evolution in the last few years. Now, it is about having an integrated and automated security response to external and internal threats. Hence, businesses are utilizing the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) approach to address their security needs.
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, implementing the XDR mechanism is essential to unify the multiple security layers of your business network. Primarily, XDR combines detection, investigation, and response to deal with modern security threats.
Therefore, read on to get a better idea of XDR. Also, you will learn how it will help secure your business network.What Is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?
Earlier, security experts relied on an endpoint detection and response (EDR) approach. In this case, the focus is more on threat detection by analyzing endpoint behavior. This way, malware and malicious activities can be detected.
EDR uses the endpoint data to identify suspicious behavior within the network. After that, the experts block the system and take the necessary steps to restore it.
However, to ensure endpoint security, you have to use an endpoint protection platform. An expert modern security platform, such as Sangfor Athena EPP, delivers foundational security by combining next-generation antivirus (NGAV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities. Therefore, it is a more powerful endpoint management solution that helps streamline business operations and simplifies maintenance.
Meanwhile, the extended detection and response is a new approach for networks to detect and respond to cyber threats. However, it is still a developing and emerging approach.
At the basic level, XDR unifies detection, investigation, and response to deal with cyber threats. It integrates data from a variety of sources for your network. These sources include:
All these processes are managed through an XDR Security Platform. With this comprehensive visibility, security teams can detect and prevent cyberattacks more efficiently. These attacks also include sophisticated and multi-stage attacks.How Does XDR Help in Advanced Cyber Defense?
The Extended Detection and Response mechanism consolidates data from different areas. These include network security devices, network, endpoints, and cloud environments. Apart from that, it utilizes AI and machine learning in real-time. This way, it can identify patterns and oddities that are common with potential cyber threats.
The following are the ways through which XDR helps business networks with advanced cyber defense:1. Incident Detection
Initially, the extended detection and response system identifies potential security incidents to detect threats. It does so through the following steps:2. Analysis and Scoring
If the security system detects a potential incident, it groups all the related alerts into a combined incident. This way, it shows how the attack actually took place (or was about to take place) through a pattern.
As a result, security experts gain a comprehensive understanding of the breach. Therefore, they assess and prioritize those incidents based on their severity.
The following are the two stages in this step:3. Response to the Threat
The XDR then generates appropriate response actions based on the determined verdict. This helps security experts deal with the threat and restore affected systems. Essentially, the XDR responds to those threats in the following manner:4. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
As necessary, XDR continuously monitors and scans the network's security levels. This way, it promptly identifies and addresses any new threat. It does so in the following manner:
Hence, with these steps, extended detection and response ensure that the business network can detect and respond to security issues as they arise. Therefore, if you implement XDR into your security system, you will have a proactive and all-encompassing approach to your cybersecurity requirements.Major Benefits of Extended Detection and Response
The following are some of the major benefits of using an extended detection and response approach:Looking for an XDR Solution? - Sangfor Has You Covered!
If you want real-time information about your network traffic, Sangfor's AI-powered network detection and response solution, Athena NDR, is a beneficial option. Not only will you get data on behavioral analytics and event insights, but you can also benefit from its automated response to threats.
In addition to that, the Athena NDR integrates seamlessly with multiple firewall and endpoint security solutions. This way, you will gain a comprehensive view of your network security. This means Athena NDR enables unified visibility and automated response capabilities typically found in full-scale SOCs while integrating with firewall and endpoint security solutions.
Meanwhile, if you want an all-encompassing extended detection and response solution for your business network, look no further than Sangfor's Omni Command XDR. With the help of a centralized security operations center, you can comprehensively detect and respond to threats.
To combine data from multiple sources, Omni Command utilizes AI and machine learning to provide an overall view of security threats. Also, it can respond automatically to threats. Moreover, it also comes with multiple security tools and platforms that offer easy integration.
Hence, by choosing Sangfor's Athena NDR and Omni Command XDR, you and your security team will make faster and better decisions. Thereby, you will be one step ahead of cyber threats.
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