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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

Implementation approach and roadmap

XDR is a platform that involves using a collection of products, rather than a specific product. EDR is one of the most important products for XDR, as it provides the foundation for XDR’s capabilities. Endpoints are involved in most security incidents, especially attacks on high-value assets such as servers. Phishing emails and compromised identities are frequently used by attackers to gain access to applications and steal sensitive data.

Forrester, a leading cybersecurity research firm, has stated in one of their reports that “good XDR lives and dies by the foundation of good EDR” and “EDR is dead. Long live XDR.” This highlights the importance of EDR to XDR and the fact that XDR is the next evolution of EDR. In other words, you need to start with EDR before you can implement XDR. EDR is the foundation of XDR, and it is essential for detecting and responding to threats on endpoints.

When implementing this...