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Endpoint & Monitoring

10 terms in this topic area.

Backup

A backup protects your data and keeps it available at all times. See proven backup strategies, current technologies and best practices.

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

What is EDR? Endpoint detection and response explained simply: how it works, how it differs from antivirus and XDR, managed EDR, benefits, limits and selection.

Endpoint Security

Endpoint security protects end devices against threats. See typical weak spots of laptops, mobile and IoT devices and how to counter them.

Extended Detection & Response (XDR)

What is XDR? Extended detection and response explained simply: data sources, how it works, XDR vs. EDR and SIEM, native vs. open XDR, benefits and limits.

Log Management

Log management collects and analyzes log data. It helps companies spot security events and system errors and meet compliance requirements.

Patch Management

Practical patch management: process and priorities with CVSS, EPSS and CISA KEV. Plus rollout rings, OT firmware, emergency patches and metrics.

Security Logging & Monitoring

Security logging and monitoring explained: the difference between logging and monitoring, which logs you need, how to review them and what ISO 27001 requires.

Security Operations Center (SOC)

A Security Operations Center (SOC) watches your IT around the clock. It analyzes threats and responds to incidents.

SIEM

What is SIEM? Security information and event management explained simply: how it works, use cases, SIEM vs. SOC and XDR, tools, rollout and costs.

SIEM Optimization

SIEM optimization makes your SIEM more effective. See which strategies are available and what a well-tuned SIEM offers your IT security.