XDR employs automation and machine learning to rapidly identify and respond to a security incident. Automated playbooks can execute pre-defined actions based on threat severity, reducing response time, and allowing security teams to focus on more strategic tasks. While traditional cybersecurity tools lack context—often providing isolated alerts that require manual investigation and correlation to understand the full scope of an attack—XDR provides contextual insights by analyzing data across different layers of the IT environment. This context helps security teams understand a cybercriminal’s tactics, techniques, and procedures, allowing for a more informed response.