Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Explore the landscape of hacking, defense, and deployment in EDR

Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Explore the landscape of hacking, defense, and deployment in EDR
Author: Guven Boyraz (Author)
Publisher finelybook 出版社:‏ Packt Publishing
Publication Date 出版日期:‏ 2024-05-24
Language 语言: English
Print Length 页数: 170 pages
ISBN-10: 1835463266
ISBN-13: 9781835463260

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

1. Introduction to Endpoint Security and EDR
2. EDR Architecture and Its Key Components
3. EDR Implementation and Deployment
4. Unlocking Synergy – EDR Use Cases and ChatGPT Integration
5. Navigating the Digital Shadows – EDR Hacking Techniques
6. Best Practices and Recommendations for Endpoint Protection
7. Leveraging DNS Logs for Endpoint Defense
8. The Road Ahead of Endpoint Security