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EDR vs MDR vs XDR

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Frank Schroeder
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MDR, which stands for managed detection and response.
XDR, which stands for extended detection and response.
EDR, which stands for endpoint detection and response.

 

Features EDR MDR XDR
Scope Endpoint devices only Broader infrastructure
endpoints, networks, etc.
Multi-Layer
endpoints, networks, cloud, email, etc.
Threat Detection Endpoint level detection Managed threat detection Cross-Layer threat detection across various systems
Response Endpoint focused automated response Managed incident response with expert intervention Coordinated automated response across mutiple layers
Management Requires internal teams Managed by an external service provider Mix of internal an automated management
Visibility Limited to endpoint activities Endpoint and network visibility Holistic visibility across multiple layers and systems
Human Expertise Requires in-house security expertise Extenral experts provide threat analysis and response Can involve human experts but focused on automation
Automation Limited to endpoint level tasks Relies on humand and some automation High automation and orchestation across layers
Cost Lower but requires in-house resources Higher due to managed services Medium to high for integrated multi-layer coverage
Alert Management Can lead to alert overload from endpoints Alerts filtered by service provider Reduced alerts through correlation across multiple layers
Ideal for Focused on endpoint security Companies with limited internal security resources Enterprises needing integrated protection across layers

 


   
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