According to analyst firm Gartner, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is “a SaaS-based, vendor-specific, security threat detection and incident response tool that natively integrates multiple security products into a cohesive security operations system that unifies all licensed components.” XDR enables an enterprise to go beyond typical detective controls by providing a holistic and yet simpler view of threats across the entire technology landscape. XDR delivers real-time actionable threat information to security operations for better, faster outcomes. Extended Detection and Response (XDR) primary advantages are: Improved protection, detection, and response capabilities Improved productivity of operational security personnel Lower total cost of ownership for effective detection and response of security threats