Book description
Elevate your expertise in endpoint detection and response by mastering advanced EDR/XDR concepts through real-life examples and fortify your organization's cyber defense strategy
Key Features
- Learn how to tackle endpoint security problems in your organization
- Apply practical guidance and real-world examples to harden endpoint security
- Implement EDR/XDR tools for optimal protection of digital assets
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
In this data-driven age, safeguarding sensitive data and privacy has become paramount, demanding a deep understanding of the intricacies of cyberspace and its associated threats. With a focus on endpoint defense, Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials guides you in implementing EDR solutions to stay ahead of attackers and ensure the overall security posture of your IT infrastructure.
Starting with an insightful introduction to EDR and its significance in the modern cyber threat landscape, this book offers a quick overview of popular EDR tools followed by their practical implementation. From real-world case studies, best practices, and deployment strategies to maximizing the effectiveness of EDR, including endpoint hardening techniques and advanced DNS visibility methods, this comprehensive resource equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to strengthen your organization’s defense against cyber attacks. Recognizing the role of the DNS protocol, you’ll fortify your organization's endpoint defense proactively.
By the end of this book, you'll have honed the skills needed to construct a resilient cybersecurity defense for yourself and your organization.
What you will learn
- Gain insight into current cybersecurity threats targeting endpoints
- Understand why antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient for robust security
- Explore popular EDR/XDR tools and their implementation
- Master the integration of EDR tools into your security operations
- Uncover evasion techniques employed by hackers in the EDR/XDR context
- Get hands-on experience utilizing DNS logs for endpoint defense
- Apply effective endpoint hardening techniques within your organization
Who this book is for
If you're an IT professional seeking to safeguard yourself and your company's digital assets, this book is for you. To make the most of its content, a foundational understanding of GNU/Linux, operating systems, networks, and programming concepts is recommended. Additionally, security professionals eager to delve into advanced endpoint defense techniques will find this book invaluable.
Table of contents
- Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials
- Contributors
- About the author
- About the reviewers
- Preface
- Part 1: The Fundamentals of Endpoint Security and EDR
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Endpoint Security and EDR
- Chapter 2: EDR Architecture and Its Key Components
- Chapter 3: EDR Implementation and Deployment Strategies
- Part 2: Advanced Endpoint Security Techniques and Best Practices
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Chapter 4: Unlocking Synergy – EDR Use Cases and ChatGPT Integration
- DFIR life cycle
- Use case 1 – identifying the source and root cause of data leakage in the cyber incidents
- Use case 2 – endpoint management with EDR
- Use case 3 – safeguarding your company against WannaCry using EDR
- Use case 4 – email security
- Use case 5 – ransomware incident
- Use case 6 – man-in-the-middle attack
- Summary
- Chapter 5: Navigating the Digital Shadows – EDR Hacking Techniques
- Chapter 6: Best Practices and Recommendations for Endpoint Protection
- Part 3: Future Trends and Strategies in Endpoint Security
- Chapter 7: Leveraging DNS Logs for Endpoint Defense
- Chapter 8: The Road Ahead of Endpoint Security
- Index
- Other Books You May Enjoy
Product information
- Title: Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2024
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781835463260
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