When looking for the right cybersecurity to keep your organization safe, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the acronyms and solutions on the market today. EDR. MDR. XDR. NDR. How can organizations really identify not only what they need, but what solutions can evolve with their strategies? 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Chris Steffen, EMA's Vice President of Research, speaks to Kyle Falkenhagen, Secureworks’ Chief Product Officer, to discuss how organizations are investing in extended detection and response solutions as a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. 

Key Takeaways:

• XDR (Extended Detection and Response) is a comprehensive approach that combines proactive risk reduction with reactive response. But not all solutions are equal, and it’s important to understand the distinction between basic and robust response.
• Identity plays a critical role in cybersecurity, with many breaches having an identity component. Organizations should focus on securing their identity environment and detecting and responding to identity-based threats.
• Balancing proactive security measures with traditional detection and response is vital for improving security posture. Organizations should look for security partners that can provide reactive and proactive capabilities.

Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:48 - The Role of Response in XDR

08:50 - Balancing Proactive Security and Detection & Response

11:03 - The Significance of Identity in Cybersecurity

18:51 - Integrating Threat and Exposure Data for Better Security Posture

23:23 - Conclusion