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Choosing the Right XDR Strategy

Written by Kim Brown | Oct 19, 2023 3:48:15 AM

A Comparative Analysis of SIEM-Driven and Alternative Approaches

 

 

As cyberthreats continue to evolve, organizations are increasingly exploring Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to fortify their cybersecurity stance. At the same time, more vendors are joining the space, building their XDR solution on a different foundation — EDR, closed system, cloud-based, AI-driven and more.  

Regardless of their base, XDR solutions typically meet three common themes: 1. It's a combination of multiple security tools. 2. There is some component of automation or AI. 3. The goal is to improve threat detection and incident response capabilities. One intriguing avenue organizations are exploring is SIEM-driven XDR, which integrates Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) as a foundational layer.

In this video, Matt Warner, CTO and co-founder of Blumira, will:

  • Discuss the challenges SMBs face today
  • Define each type of XDR approach
  • Compare and contrast the benefits and challenges of each
  • Provide key considerations for choosing the right XDR solution

Speaker

Matt Warner, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder

Matt brings nearly two decades of IT and cybersecurity experience to his leadership position, and a genuine passion for cybersecurity education. 

Matthew is passionate about helping SMBs, which are often most vulnerable to cyberattacks, improve their security maturity with thoughtful and intentional changes. Through educational opportunities such as webinars, articles, podcasts, conference sessions and more, Matthew shares actionable advice that the most under-resourced and time-strapped teams can undertake. He works closely with the IT community to determine their pain points and challenges, and develops a product strategy that addresses their specific needs.