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Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook

By : Raghu Boddu, Sami Lamppu
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Book Image

Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook

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By: Raghu Boddu, Sami Lamppu

Overview of this book

Tired of dealing with fragmented security tools and navigating endless threat escalations? Take charge of your cyber defenses with the power of Microsoft's unified XDR and SIEM solution. This comprehensive guide offers an actionable roadmap to implementing, managing, and leveraging the full potential of the powerful unified XDR + SIEM solution, starting with an overview of Zero Trust principles and the necessity of XDR + SIEM solutions in modern cybersecurity. From understanding concepts like EDR, MDR, and NDR and the benefits of the unified XDR + SIEM solution for SOC modernization to threat scenarios and response, you’ll gain real-world insights and strategies for addressing security vulnerabilities. Additionally, the book will show you how to enhance Secure Score, outline implementation strategies and best practices, and emphasize the value of managed XDR and SIEM solutions. That’s not all; you’ll also find resources for staying updated in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape. By the end of this insightful guide, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of XDR, SIEM, and Microsoft's unified solution to elevate your overall security posture and protect your organization more effectively.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Case Study – High Tech Rapid Solutions Corporation
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Part 1 – Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM Basics and Unlocking Microsoft’s XDR and SIEM Solution
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Part 2 – Microsoft’s Unified Approach to Threat Detection and Response
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Part 3 – Mastering Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution – Strategies, Roadmap, and the Basics of Managed Solutions

Case study analysis

As we highlighted in the Case Study chapter, High Tech Rapid Solutions has identified several security challenges they would like to address in their environment. Based on MDDR 2023, 99% of the attacks would be prevented by implementing a few fundamental security hygiene practices, which are as follows:

  • Enable MFA
  • Apply Zero Trust principles
  • Use XDR and antimalware
  • Patch your systems
  • Protect data and prevent data leaks

This is also related to a strong security posture. Based on the same report, the successful ransomware attack likelihood is very low if an organization has a strong security posture. Typically, these attacks are stopped in the pre-ransom phase. This is where Secure Score can help High Tech Rapid Solutions.

As stated earlier, the secure score recommendations won’t cover all the attack surfaces associated with each product, but they are a good baseline. If the company leverages both the MDC secure score and Microsoft...