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

Guven Boyraz

ISBN 10: 1835463266 / ISBN 13: 9781835463260

Editore: Packt Publishing, 2024

Codice articolo 26401136831

Riassunto:

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

Informazioni sull?autore:

​Guven Boyraz is a Cybersecurity/Software Engineer and Architect with a wide technical breadth and deep understanding of many systems. He boasts over a decade of experience in the computer science and IT industry. Throughout his career, he has provided cybersecurity consultancy services to a wide range of clients, including both enterprise-level customers and startups, primarily in London, UK. With a BSc in Electrical and Electronics engineering and several certifications in computer science, Boyraz has acquired a strong educational foundation. In addition to his consulting work, he has also made significant contributions as a trainer and speaker at numerous international conferences. He currently resides in London/UK.

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Titolo: Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: ...
Casa editrice: Packt Publishing
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Brossura
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