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Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook

By : Raghu Boddu, Sami Lamppu
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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)
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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

Managed services overview

Let’s dive into the details of managed services and explore what they offer.

Managed services is a term that is commonly used to describe a subscription-based approach that enables businesses to assign particular tasks or services to an outside partner. These service providers—also referred to as MSSPs in the cybersecurity domain—take on the duty of supplying, managing, and maintaining the assigned service. Managed services in the field of cybersecurity typically entail contracting with a specialized vendor to handle Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.

Next, we cover some of the typical services that are provided by MSSPs. It’s understandable that the services MSSPs provide vary between providers, but the next section contains some common and well-known services that MSSPs typically provide to organizations.

Security services

According to Gartner MSSP Market Guide 2022, the services between MSSPs can vary a lot...