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10 must-haves for detection and response
Sophisticated attacks evade traditional security tools by exploiting gaps between siloed products. A modern detection and response platform must unify data sources, automate investigations, and coordinate response actions across the entire enterprise.
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The state of security operations today
Security teams deploy countless tools yet still lack the unified data and analytics needed to detect every threat. Siloed consoles force analysts to pivot between products, slowing response times and allowing attacks to succeed.
Unified visibility
Eliminate blind spots by integrating endpoint, network, and cloud data into a single detection and response platform.
Intelligent automation
Leverage machine learning and behavioral analytics to surface real threats, reduce alert fatigue, and accelerate investigations.
Measurable outcomes
Achieve demonstrable ROI through lower total cost of ownership, faster investigations, and significant alert reduction.
Extended visibility and attack prevention
The foundation of effective detection and response starts with comprehensive data collection and proven endpoint protection.
1. Extended visibility across data sources
Reducing the risk of a successful attack requires a holistic approach that eliminates blind spots, increases detection accuracy, and streamlines investigations.
Cortex XDR is the first extended detection and response platform to natively integrate endpoint, network, and cloud data to stop sophisticated attacks.
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2. Best-in-class attack prevention
Effective endpoint protection blocks known and unknown malware, fileless attacks, and exploits before they can execute.
Cortex XDR delivers everything needed for threat prevention, detection, and response with a single cloud-native agent. AI-driven local analysis and behavior-based protection safeguard endpoints, while integration with network security and cloud security provides comprehensive proactive defense.
Endpoint overviewSimplified investigations and advanced analytics
Reducing response times depends on rich investigative context and comprehensive machine learning techniques that stay ahead of evolving threats.
3. Simplified investigations
Siloed security tools generate endless alerts with limited context. Effective detection and response requires a complete picture of each incident with rich investigative details.
Cortex XDR simplifies investigations by automatically revealing the root cause, sequence of events, and threat intelligence details of alerts from any source.
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Faster investigations through automatic root cause analysis and rich context across network, endpoint, and cloud alerts.
Significant alert reduction through intelligent grouping and deduplication.
4. Analytics and machine learning
Staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats requires a comprehensive set of machine learning and analytics techniques.
Cortex XDR provides:
- AI-driven local analysis to block malware at the endpoint
- Behavioral analytics to detect intrusions and active attacks
- Global analytics to improve detection accuracy and coverage
Coordinated response and flexible endpoint protection
Integrated response options and a comprehensive suite of endpoint capabilities enable security teams to shut down threats quickly across every vector.
5. Coordinated response
Security teams need integrated and flexible response options to contain attacks quickly before damage spreads.
Cortex XDR enables analysts to instantly eliminate network, endpoint, and cloud threats from a single unified console.
6. Flexible suite of endpoint protection features
Vulnerability assessment
Gain enterprise-wide visibility into vulnerabilities and applications across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
Host firewall
Centrally manage inbound and outbound endpoint communications from the Cortex XDR management console.
Disk encryption
Apply encryption and decryption policies on endpoints and maintain full visibility into encrypted drives.
Device control
Monitor and granularly control USB access to protect endpoints from data loss and malware delivery.
Industry validation and autonomous operations
Third-party testing, analyst recognition, and automation capabilities are critical factors when evaluating any detection and response platform.
7. Independent testing and industry validation
When selecting a detection and response solution, review third-party testing results, analyst validation, and customer testimonials.
Cortex XDR has achieved exceptional results across independent evaluations, including unsurpassed attack technique coverage in the MITRE ATT&CK evaluation. These results provide confidence that the platform delivers on its detection and prevention claims.
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8. Autonomous security operations
Manual processes slow down incident response and increase the cost of security operations.
Cortex XDR integrates tightly with Cortex XSOAR for orchestration and automation. This integration enables teams to collaborate effectively, streamline investigations with playbook-driven analysis, and automate response actions.
9. Rapid pace of innovation
To outpace fast-moving adversaries, organizations should evaluate vendors that continuously strengthen and expand platform capabilities.
Palo Alto Networks backs a commitment to delivering the best detection and response platform with significant investment in product development. Continuous feature releases simplify operations and enhance security efficacy and coverage.
10. Unparalleled value and return on investment
When selecting a critical element of the security infrastructure, the platform must deliver demonstrable and measurable value.
Cortex XDR delivers ROI by:
- Leveraging existing security tools as sensors for detection and response
- Eliminating on-premises log servers with cloud-native deployment
- Simplifying operations with data stitching, alert grouping, and root cause analysis
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