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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.

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Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Preface
Preface
Who this book is for
What this book covers
Conventions used
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Case Study – High Tech Rapid Solutions Corporation
Case Study – High Tech Rapid Solutions Corporation
Introduction
The current environment
Summary
2
Part 1 – Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM Basics and Unlocking Microsoft’s XDR and SIEM Solution
Part 1 – Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM Basics and Unlocking Microsoft’s XDR and SIEM Solution
3
Chapter 1: Introduction to Zero Trust
Chapter 1: Introduction to Zero Trust
Zero Trust and its history
Why do we need Zero Trust?
Zero Trust in security operations
Zero Trust principles and architecture
A real-life example
Case study analysis
Future of Zero Trust
Summary
Further reading
4
Chapter 2: Introduction to XDR and SIEM
Chapter 2: Introduction to XDR and SIEM
Understanding XDR and SIEM
What do these *DR acronyms mean?
The benefits of having XDR and SIEM solutions in an enterprise
How to choose the right XDR and SIEM tool
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
5
Chapter 3: Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution
Chapter 3: Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution
What is Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution?
Microsoft Defender XDR overview (MDE, MDO, MDA, and MDI)
Extending XDR capabilities to on-premises and hybrid cloud by leveraging MDC
Microsoft Sentinel – SIEM and SOAR
XDR and beyond – exploring commonly used security solutions
Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution's benefits over non-MS solutions
The future – Microsoft’s influence in cybersecurity
Summary
Further reading
6
Part 2 – Microsoft’s Unified Approach to Threat Detection and Response
Part 2 – Microsoft’s Unified Approach to Threat Detection and Response
7
Chapter 4: Power of Investigation with Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution
Chapter 4: Power of Investigation with Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution
Understanding the basics of SOC
Typical SOC roles
Avengers of cybersecurity
Traditional versus modern SOC operations
SOC journey with Microsoft’s unified security operations platform
Integrations with other Microsoft security solutions and third-party tools
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
8
Chapter 5: Defend Attacks with Microsoft XDR and SIEM
Chapter 5: Defend Attacks with Microsoft XDR and SIEM
An attack kill chain in XDR and SIEM
Microsoft Defender XDR’s automatic attack disruption
Attack scenarios
A case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
9
Chapter 6: Security Misconfigurations and Vulnerability Management
Chapter 6: Security Misconfigurations and Vulnerability Management
Introduction to security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
Vulnerability management framework
How can Microsoft’s unified solution help to address this?
Integration with other tools
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
10
Chapter 7: Understanding Microsoft Secure Score
Chapter 7: Understanding Microsoft Secure Score
What is Microsoft Secure Score?
Understanding your score – how are scores calculated?
How to assess and improve findings
Integrations
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
11
Part 3 – Mastering Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution – Strategies, Roadmap, and the Basics of Managed Solutions
Part 3 – Mastering Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution – Strategies, Roadmap, and the Basics of Managed Solutions
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Chapter 8: Microsoft XDR and SIEM Implementation Strategy, Approach, and Roadmap
Chapter 8: Microsoft XDR and SIEM Implementation Strategy, Approach, and Roadmap
XDR and SIEM assessment and implementation strategy
Implementation approach and roadmap
What’s next?
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
13
Chapter 9: Managed XDR and SIEM Services
Chapter 9: Managed XDR and SIEM Services
Managed services overview
Generic MSSP framework in the Microsoft ecosystem
Case study analysis
Summary
Further reading
14
Chapter 10: Useful Resources
Chapter 10: Useful Resources
Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution resources
Non-Microsoft XDR and SIEM solutions
Managed XDR and managed SOC providers
Cybersecurity Industry Reports 2023
Community and third-party resources
Thank you
15
Index
Index
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Summary

In this chapter, we laid the groundwork for understanding SOCs, covering their essential roles, their importance, and their remarkable historical transformation. We also examined the differences between traditional and modern SOCs. Finally, we explored how the Microsoft unified XDR and SIEM solution enhances the SOC experience via its cost-saving potential and by enabling effective monitoring of your digital ecosystem.

These tools are very powerful together and when used correctly, they can really save the time required for investigations. In this book, we only scratch the surface, and we highly recommend that you explore all the features by yourselves to gain familiarity with the tools and all the possibilities they provide.

In the next chapter, we will cover some useful resources that can be leveraged to understand the XDR and SIEM stack and get more information about the topics covered throughout the book.

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