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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

Why do we need Zero Trust?

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a game changer. The Covid-19 outbreak forced almost all companies to adopt remote working aggressively (whether they liked it or not) and that changed the threat landscape, such as the nature of attacks, types of attacks, frequency, and exposure. Few companies thought they would expose only some of their sensitive digital estates beyond the firewall. This fast-phased transition to remote working has left many organizations struggling to implement the needed infrastructure and they have ended up with siloed architecture.

Figure 1.2 – Traditional versus Zero Trust comparison

Figure 1.2 – Traditional versus Zero Trust comparison

At one point, there were clear boundaries for the virtual private network (VPN) where more focus was on the external side of it, but things have changed with the Covid-19 pandemic; threat risk has expanded to pretty much all of the enterprise, including operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT). With...