Enhance Your Security Strategy with Microsoft XDR

Ransomware attacks surged by over 130% in FY’24, turning cybercrime into a trillion-dollar industry that’s outpacing most global economies. Microsoft Extended Detection and Response (XDR) enhances security operations by unifying threat detection, response, and remediation with advanced automation and analytics, helping organizations protect critical assets and stay ahead of cyber-attacks.

Let’s dive into an overview of Microsoft XDR and how it can boost your security posture. For more details, watch the full webinar here.

What is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is an advanced security framework that consolidates security data from endpoints, identities, cloud workloads, and networks to provide a holistic defense strategy.

Unlike Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which focuses solely on endpoints, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), which outsources monitoring, XDR extends protection across all surfaces. It automates threat detection and response within an organization's own infrastructure.

In short, XDR combines data from all areas to detect and respond to threats automatically, unlike EDR, which only covers devices, and MDR, which uses outside help.

Unify Your Security Approach with Microsoft XDR

Many organizations use traditional security strategies that involve integrating multiple security products. Unfortunately, this often results in complexity and operational silos that hinder effective threat detection and response. In contrast, Microsoft 365 offers a unified approach by seamlessly integrating security across the entire attack chain. This not only reduces costs but also enhances protection.

Comprehensive security is critical for every organization, particularly in combating the most common attack vectors. For instance, as much as 96% of cyberattacks target user credentials, aiming to escalate access and steal sensitive data like customer payment information—costing companies millions.

The Microsoft Defender XDR platform addresses this challenge by providing a holistic defense that mitigates the risk of such breaches at every stage:

• Microsoft Defender for Office 365 blocks phishing attempts by scanning email attachments and links.
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint detects suspicious device behavior and isolates compromised machines.
• Microsoft Entra ID Protection detects potential identity threats and blocks suspicious login attempts.
• Microsoft Defender for Identity monitors for lateral movement and enforces multi-factor authentication.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps prevents unauthorized data exfiltration.

All security events are collected and connected by Microsoft Sentinel to create a complete timeline of an attack, allowing for a faster and more effective response.

Modernizing Security Operations with XDR

A modern Security Operations Center (SecOps) requires a 24/7 defense strategy powered by automation and integrated into security platforms. Microsoft XDR provides the foundation for building an advanced SecOps by:

• Leveraging threat intelligence from billions of security signals to detect both known and emerging threats.
• Enabling real-time response with automated playbooks and machine-learning-driven analytics.
• Offering seamless integration with cloud-native SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel) for full threat visibility.

With Microsoft XDR, security teams can eliminate blind spots, minimize response times, and strengthen overall resilience.

Experience Microsoft XDR in Action

Our recent webinar featured a live demonstration of Microsoft XDR, illustrating its capabilities in real-time threat detection, investigation, and response. Highlights of the demonstration include how to:

• Consolidate security alerts into a single incident view.
• Isolate compromised devices and block malicious activity instantly with automation.
• Identify security risks faster through advanced threat-hunting tools.

For a detailed exploration of these factors and to see XDR in action, watch the full webinar here.

Move Your Cybersecurity Forward with Microsoft XDR

Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly complex, but Microsoft XDR offers a comprehensive solution to defend against modern threats. It ensures enhanced visibility, reduced complexity, and rapid response to cyber-attacks.

Ready to become a better defender and combat cybercrimes? Watch the full webinar here.

As a Microsoft Verified Managed XDR Solution Status Partner, we are uniquely qualified to deliver high-quality managed security solutions; learn more about Long View’s Microsoft XDR solution to strengthen your digital defenses. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our cybersecurity experts.

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