How Managed XDR Is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity?

Due to the progressive manipulation of malware or threats to become invisible in the cyber security framework of a company or organization's network, the need for accessible, affordable, and efficient malware hunting, detection, and remediation tools increases manyfold. 

A simple antivirus employed in a network leaves countless undetected entry and exit points for undetected malware. Therefore, a sophisticated and advanced system with very limited loopholes becomes a necessity of a network linked with many systems, such as that of a company or organization. 

Managed XDR is a new-age, all-encompassing security system with AI-powered interfaces for efficient threat detection and resolution. 

Introduction to Managed XDR

To understand managed detection and response services, we must first understand EDR and MDR. EDR, or End Point Detection and Response system, is a security tool that monitors a network's endpoints and secures the processed data to analyze activities or patterns indicative of malicious intent.

In case of a breach, the processed data is investigated to detect the origin of the malware, after which the threat is remedied. However, due to the vast data records, it becomes bothersome to analyze complete data and identify threats, thus adding the burden of hiring professional help for complete analysis.

This is solved by MDR, which stands for Managed EDR. With the help of MDR, the endpoint systems are continuously swept for suspicious activities, and the processed data is automatically analyzed and stored for future reference by the services team. It provides all the features of an antivirus and EDR along with the added feature of managing the vast information provided by EDR. MDR triages alerts from EDR.

However, since the EDR system only investigates the end point systems, it leaves a wide vulnerable space for ransomwares to attack on other systems. This is improved in the XDR or Extended Detection and Response. XDR taps into various key data sources throughout the network to provide a clear picture of the total threat landscape.

In addition to endpoints, it processes the data from other key systems like firewalls, cloud space, etc., to leave scarce blind spots for malware. This data is analyzed and stored similarly to EDR; however, since XDR computes data from different systems, the processed data is much faster than the EDR.

Therefore, it is imperative to employ managed cyber security services namely XDR, which employs services teams to manage the recorded data and investigate it for threats. This improves the network's overall security and makes it harder to break into. Additionally, XDR secures all sensitive systems and provides immediate remediation of threats by blocking suspicious IP addresses, blocking the mail server domain with outsider footprints, and building the firewall to isolate the system.

Key Benefits of Managed XDR

• Minimal Alerts: Managed XDR tallies the set ground rules to determine whether an event is a breach or a false alarm. It keeps automated warnings to a minimum until a real threat is posed. This helps the security team to prioritize activity based on the filtered information provided.
• Comprehensive Threat Detection: The service teams collect, store, and analyze data from all sensitive systems, providing a thorough picture of the intruder's origin and intent. This information is used to catalog the ground rules and determine the right course of action.
  
• Vulnerability Management: Implementing a top-notch Managed XDR solution includes an in-built program for recognition, evaluation, documentation, and rectification of cyber susceptibility. This is achieved by leveraging threat intelligence and a deep IT and business operations understanding to prioritize risks and tackle vulnerabilities quickly.
  
• Better Response: Managed XDR also provides guidelines on isolating, managing, and remedying a perceived threat.
• Remediation: XDR when managed also cuts off the threat by locating and blocking the suspicious IP address; it also isolates the system by building a firewall against it. It further removes the threat by blocking the mail server with outsider footprints.

Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with Managed XDR

Threat Intelligence in Managed XDR

• Integration of global threat data- Managed XDR collects threat data from universal threat databases and company feeds, helping to stay vigilant against the newest threats.
• Classified threat data- When XDR services are used, it classifies collected data based on the severity of threats, which aids the security teams in instantly recognizing and eradicating hazardous threats.
• Threat Hunting- It actively hunts for threats. It can sensitively read signatures on transformed threats and detect indicators of compromise (IoC), recognizing and eradicating potential threats in due time.

Vulnerability Management:

• Vulnerability Assessment- It conducts assessments through scanning systems to determine network systems' blind spots, which can serve as entry or exit points for attackers.
• Patch Management- In case of an IT breach, XDR- managed security services can localize the threat and dish out updates across your network to limit the damage thereby reducing dwell time of the threat.
  
• Compliance- It ensures the organization's security system is current and compliant with all security regulations.
• Telemetry- Managed XDR reports metrics on the number of threats detected and fixed. These reports are essential for future threat and vulnerability management.

AI in Managed XDR- How It is Helping Organizations?

AI in Managed XDR is an advanced security system that can spot the trickiest threats that traditional security measures might overlook. These sophisticated machine learning algorithms sift through security data to identify unusual patterns and foresee potential dangers, making threat detection sharper and more accurate.

AI conducts behavioral analysis of data to determine malicious activity. This is particularly handy for catching insider threats and advanced attacks that don't fit the usual threat profiles. AI pulls together data from various sources to give a clearer picture of the invasion's identity and intent. This allows security teams to hunt down threats more effectively. In case of a breach, AI can suggest responses based on past incidents or automate complex tasks, which speeds up threat mitigation. To know more about AI, and its role in cyber security, talk to experts at Cybalt-managed security service providers.

The Future of Cybersecurity with Managed XDR

Cyber security has come a long way from simple antivirus detection to Managed XDR. The sophisticated threat management and detection system guarding several sensitive network systems, Managed XDR services are more affordable than SIEM and SOAR.

While SIEM and SOAR are more sophisticated and targeted security tools, they are not economical for small organizations and are less effective independently. However, Managed XDR is economical and offers considerable integrated features of the antivirus, the EDR, the MDR, and some features of the SIEM and SOAR tools.

With the continuous innovations in the AI and automation sectors of Managed XDR, it is believed that it will become comparable with or surpass SIEM tools over a few years. Thus making the threat detection and management much more sophisticated and precise.

Protect Your Vast Technology Ecosystem with Managed XDR solutions by Cybalt

Cybalt is the leader among managed security service providers. Our services adapt to emerging threats and reduce false positives by using machine learning and artificial intelligence. Organization can boost operations productivity and enhance detection and response capabilities with our MDR services. We integrate various security components into a unified system. Our XDR security solutions provide numerous telemetry streams, varied detection options, and simultaneous response methods.

Gain access to advanced security operations capabilities with our services. Connect with our cybersecurity experts today.