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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

Preface

This book unlocks the basics and importance of Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM, and dives deep into Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution. You will learn about its powerful capabilities, holistic benefits, and real-world use cases. Plus, you will learn about individual defenders such as MDI, MDO, MDE, MDA, MDC, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Let's level up your security architecture! By the end of this book, you’ll be a Microsoft XDR and SIEM pro, understanding Microsoft’s unified approach and its power to break down silos and strengthen your defenses. This book is your one-stop guide to improving your security posture with ease. From early adopters to major players, the list of organizations embracing Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution is growing rapidly.

In this book, you will learn about the following:

  • The concepts of Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM, and the importance of considering them to improve your security posture
  • Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution and the importance of adopting this unified solution and its holistic benefits
  • How to elevate your security posture with the Microsoft Defender tools MDI, MDE, MDO, MDA, MDC, Sentinel SIEM, and SOAR
  • The true capabilities of Zero Trust, XDR, and SIEM, and real-world use cases to improve your security posture with case-study-based learning
  • How Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution auto-disrupts some attacks
  • How to adopt Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution and some of the assessments and strategies worth considering
  • How managed XDR and managed SOC services work and the importance of considering those managed services