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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

Zero Trust principles and architecture

When it comes to reaching the goal of implementing a Zero Trust strategy at the maximum capability, the first company that comes to mind is always Microsoft. There are many other vendors trying to promote Zero Trust, but because of the truly powerful native integration benefits that come with Microsoft, it is always the first choice that comes to mind.

Apart from Microsoft, these days we see plenty of Zero Trust security strategies from different vendors, such as BeyondCorp from Google, LISA from Netflix, NIST, CISA, Gartner’s CARTA, and Palo Alto. Irrespective of what we choose, the end goal is the same: to improve security, never trust and always verify, and harden the attack surface.

Here, we will discuss a few Zero Trust architectures from different providers, but our focus is mainly on Microsoft’s Zero Trust.

Google created BeyondCorp Enterprise, a Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (see Figure 1.3) in response to...