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XDR software helps security teams by collecting and processing data from various security layers, networks, and endpoints in an organization`s IT environment.
In a more and more complex threat landscape, XDR (Extended Detection and Response) enables security teams to react and contain a cyberattack in a timely manner, with minimum effort.
In this article, we’ll explore how security teams can leverage XDR, what issues this type of solution solves, benefits, and more.
Key Points
- Issues XDR Software Solves.
- XDR Software Benefits for Security Teams.
- How can Heimdal® Help.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Issues XDR Software Solves
The digital landscape changed a lot and in a fast pace, and it is continuously expanding.
In the past years, endpoints extended to define containers, IoT devices, and mobile devices.
These all brought new challenges to security teams, who had to deal with specific, new vulnerabilities.
The quantity of data to collect and analyze is tremendous.
The security team must be on alert regarding not only the hundreds of different endpoints, but the corporate network, email servers, and their cloud environment too.
While all these are interconnected, it only takes one piece of the puzzle to be compromised, and the whole digital perimeter might be at risk.
XDR software offers complete visibility over the entire system, no matter how complex.
Additionally, it helps detect and respond to threats faster and also prioritize potential risks.
It`s a modern day’s tool responding to modern day`s threats.
XDR software solves a series of problems:
- Hunts stealthy, advanced threats across different data silos.
- Analyzes security events automatically.
- Scans endpoints for potential issues.
- Anticipates future attacks.
- Coordinates the other security tools through one platform.
- Prioritizes and correlates alerts.
- Covers for lack of talent which is a growing problem in the cybersecurity business.
XDR Software Benefits for Security Teams
XDR software supports security teams’ efforts by offering unity and visibility across the entire digital perimeter.
Furthermore, the tool`s capability of analyzing, prioritizing and even responding to a variety of threats bolsters the enterprise`s cybersecurity posture.
Here are some of the many ways XDR software helps security teams protect the company`s assets.
Total visibility
XDR offers a more comprehensive insight into a company`s security environment.
As it integrates telemetry data from endpoints, networks, email, etc. XDR easily brings connections between alerts and incidents in the spotlight.
This enables security teams with amazing threat visibility which would otherwise be extremely time and resource-consuming to achieve.
You can easily report to CISOs, and anyone else in the business who wants update.
Reduced alert fatigue
XDR saves the time analysts would have spent to investigate manually each threat.
Less noise leads to more relevant work done.
XDR software collates related alerts, so that the IT manager and the team get the complete map of the incident, from the start.
This way, the security specialists will be able to focus better on actually solving the problem.
Prioritization
Not only does XDR software prioritize incidents, but it also comes with a recommended action plan in line with the industry and the company`s compliance standards.
Thus, it avoids ignoring complex compliance issues that might occur under pressure.
Automatization
Say goodbye to redundant tasks that seem to take forever.
XDR tools ease the pressure on the analyst team, saving precious time and energy, by automatically solving repetitive tasks.
Efficiency boost
Unifying security tools under one large, flexible roof means better management.
Consequently, the security team will have the whole environment and processes in front of the eyes.
This obviously simplifies the analysts` work, so they can act faster.
On-spot threat detection
In cybersecurity, time is critical. In this context, XDR offers the advantage of detecting threats in real time.
Additionally, the tool can automatically deploy the suitable solution.
Thus, unauthorized access is either immediately denied or utterly reduced.
- End-to-end consolidated cybersecurity;
- Complete visibility across your entire IT infrastructure;
- Faster and more accurate threat detection and response;
- Efficient one-click automated and assisted actioning
How can Heimdal® Help
Whether you chose to work on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, Heimdal XDR or the MXDR service offers total protection for your digital environment.
Through its cutting-edge features, your security team can keep threat actors` malicious intents away with a minimum effort.
The Heimdal XDR solution offer includes:
Next-Gen Threat Intel
Bi-lateral telemetry, forensics details, insights on the ransomware process, Heimdal®`s AI/ML predictive models and Extended Threat Protection (XTP) detection engine provide the security team valuable intelligence to counter fight advanced threats.
Intelligent Insights for all Operations
Heimdal XDR offers highly accurate and customizable rules that are ready to use and don’t generate false positives. Threat hunting, investigating, maintaining records, or creating reports will be easier and faster to cover.
Integrated Threat Hunting
Use pre-computed risk scores, indicators, and detailed attack analysis to take better decisions and act faster when a threat arises.
Automated Remediation & Response
Our platform`s Action Center enables security teams to automatically solve potential threats with one-click.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does XDR improve collaboration within security teams?
Benefit: Enhanced Collaboration
- Details. XDR provides a centralized platform with shared dashboards and unified data, enabling seamless communication and coordination among team members.
- Impact. Facilitates better teamwork and ensures everyone has access to the same information, improving overall response effectiveness.
In what ways does XDR reduce the burden of alert management?
Benefit: Intelligent Alert Management
- Details. XDR uses advanced analytics and correlation techniques to reduce false positives and prioritize alerts based on severity.
- Impact. Minimizes alert fatigue, allowing security teams to focus on the most critical incidents.
How does XDR support continuous monitoring and analysis?
Benefit: Continuous Threat Monitoring
- Details. XDR continuously collects and analyzes data from across the IT environment, providing real-time threat detection and situational awareness.
- Impact. Ensures that security teams can detect and respond to threats as they arise, maintaining a strong security posture.
What role does XDR play in post-incident analysis and learning?
Benefit: Comprehensive Post-Incident Analysis
- Details. XDR provides detailed forensic data and incident timelines, helping security teams understand the attack vectors and improve future defenses.
- Impact. Enhances the ability to learn from incidents, refine security strategies, and prevent recurrence.
Conclusion
All in all, Heimdal XDR brings multiple, advanced security technologies together while dramatically reducing complexity of the processes and costs.
Security management is much simpler when you use one solution that governs a complete set of tools.
Get in touch with us to lower your costs and give your SecOps and IT resources a more efficient use.
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