What this book covers
Chapter 1, Introduction to Zero Trust, lays the groundwork for understanding why XDR and SIEM solutions are crucial by delving into the concept of Zero Trust: its importance, principles, architecture, implementation considerations, and significance for security operations. We’ll explore these topics in detail with practical recommendations, building a solid foundation for your decision-making.
Chapter 2, Introduction to XDR and SIEM, dives deep into the world of XDR and SIEM, explaining their core functions and why they’re essential for modern cybersecurity. It explores their true capabilities, practical use cases, and implementation strategies, untangling buzzwords such as EDR, MDR, NDR, and SIEM along the way. Ultimately, it proposes a solution to break down siloed security architectures and streamline SOC operations, empowering analysts with improved triaging, investigation, and threat-hunting tools.
Chapter 3, Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution, dives deep into Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution, showcasing its seamless integration and benefits. It then explores each defender within Microsoft Defender XDR (MDE, MDI, MDO, MDA, and MDC) and Microsoft Sentinel, the SIEM and SOAR solution. Finally, it makes a compelling case for why adopting this unified approach can break down siloed security tools and propel your enterprise to a whole new level of protection.
Chapter 4, Power of Investigation with Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM Solution, delves into how Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution empowers enterprises to revamp their SOC, streamlining daily operations and life cycle management. It explores the critical benefits this integration offers over traditional siloed technologies, enabling faster threat response and enhanced triaging, investigation, and remediation workflows.
Chapter 5, Defend Attacks with Microsoft’s Unified XDR and SIEM, examines the application of Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats such as identity-based supply chain attacks in cloud, human-operated ransomware (HumOR), and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. Beyond a thorough analysis of the threat landscape, practical demonstrations of these tools’ effectiveness will be covered.
Chapter 6, Security Misconfigurations and Vulnerability Management, delves into the critical nature of security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, outlining a high-level vulnerability management process and showcasing how Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution tackles these challenges head-on.
Chapter 7, Understanding Microsoft Secure Score, empowers you to strengthen your organization’s security posture by navigating effective strategies to boost your Secure Score and understanding the reasoning behind each recommendation.
Chapter 8, Microsoft XDR and SIEM Implementation Strategy, Approach, and Roadmap, guides you through successfully implementing Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution, highlighting crucial topics such as assessments, strategic considerations, and best practices for effective adoption and deployment.
Chapter 9, Managed XDR and SIEM Services, dives into the fundamentals and advantages of managed XDR and SIEM services, revealing how their effective management can shield you against a vast spectrum of cyber threats.
Chapter 10, Useful Resources, offers valuable resources to sharpen your skills in Microsoft’s unified XDR and SIEM solution, empowering you to defend your organization against evolving threats with confidence.