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According to Gartner Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a concept which provides a SaaS-based, vendor-specific security threat detection and incident response system that integrates multiple security products into a cohesive security operations system, providing a more holistic approach to cybersecurity.
The increasing number of endpoints is becoming more evident within organizations, extending beyond the conventional landscape of end-user computing devices like laptops and workstations. The rise in remote work culture has significantly amplified the demand to safeguard and supervise an array of endpoints, as well as the interactions among them across our broad digital ecosystems. Given that these endpoints persist as prominent gateways for cyberthreats, establishing robust endpoint security strategies has become an indispensable business requirement. However, it prompts an important question: Is Endpoint Detection the sole reliable tool within our cybersecurity tool kit?
Historically, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments were designed to operate independently, be managed by different teams with different objectives, and had no cross over between the two. However, this has changed dramatically over the past decades — mostly due to the acceleration of digital transformation. Organizations in all sectors have since become increasingly reliant on newer types of cyber-physical systems and other technologies that both require and continue to expand connectivity between IT and OT. As a result, these previously isolated environments are converging, giving rise to undeniable business benefits ranging from greater efficiency and sustainability to innovation. Unfortunately, this convergence is also fueling new risks and challenges — particularly when it comes to IT and OT cybersecurity.
As we can read in the headlines every day, we are witnessing an escalation of sophisticated cyberattacks, which is in parts propelled by the power of automation. The responsibility of safeguarding against these threats falls on the shoulders of security teams, who often grapple with the challenge of maintaining comprehensive visibility across their entire operational environment.