XDR is revolutionizing cybersecurity by correlating alerts from multiple security tools through a unified platform to drive faster detection and remediation. The report’s example of integrating EDR, NDR, and cloud security, shows a way XDR simplifies operations, eliminates blind spots, and enhances detection and response capabilities.

Fortinet’s XDR solution takes this a step further by unifying security across additional layers, such as email and identity, for a truly holistic approach. Such comprehensive integration enables organizations to address key challenges like alert fatigue, siloed tools, and the inability to detect advanced threats such as fileless malware or multi-stage ransomware attacks.

This year’s KuppingerCole XDR Leadership Compass report underscores the importance of XDR in today’s cybersecurity landscape, particularly for detecting early stage threats designed to evade traditional tools. By leveraging AI/ML analytics and cloud-first deployment, XDR empowers security teams to gain better visibility, improve efficiency, and reduce costs—all critical for protecting hybrid and cloud-first environments.