Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials Explore the Landscape of Hacking, Defense, and Deployment in EDR

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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.

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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.
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Table of Contents

Cover
Copyright
Contributors
About the reviewers
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: The Fundamentals of Endpoint Security and EDR
Chapter 1: Introducing Endpoint Security and EDR
An overview of modern cybersecurity threats and challenges
Importance of endpoint security in modern IT environments
EDR tools versus traditional anti-virus
navigating the new world of endpoint security
Evolution of EDR technologies
Summary
Chapter 2: EDR Architecture and Its Key Components
Definition and core concepts of EDR
Endpoints
Endpoint visibility (monitoring)
Detection
Response
EDR architecture
Key features and capabilities of EDR tools
An overview of popular EDR tools
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
SentinelOne
CrowdStrike Falcon Insight
Summary
Chapter 3: EDR Implementation and Deployment
The planning and considerations before deploying EDR and deployment models
On-premises EDR
Cloud-based EDR
Hybrid EDR
Lab experiment
hands-on deployment of SentinelOne Singularity EDR/XDR
Use cases
Use case 1
Use case 2
Use case 3
Summary
Part 2: Advanced Endpoint Security Techniques and Best Practices
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
Objective
Background
Integration process
Analysis and correlation
Benefits
Conclusion
Use case 2
endpoint management with EDR
Objectives
Policy definition and deployment
Benefits
Conclusion
Use case 3
safeguarding your company against WannaCry using EDR
Background
Incident timeline
Outcomes and lessons learned
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
The foundation of the evasion life cycle
Function hooking DLLs and how to evade them with In/DirectSyscalls
Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) and how to evade it
Patching
Configuration modification
Living off the Land (LOTL) techniques
Microsoft's unwitting role
Use of kernel-land software (aka the driver method)
Summary
Chapter 6: Best Practices and Recommendations for Endpoint Protection
Endpoint hardening
Network segmentation
Inventory and asset discovery
Using a VPN
Using MFA
Closing the USB ports
Automated updates
Implementing endpoint encryption
Regularly assessing and auditing endpoints
Imposing least privileges and access controls
Automatic screen lock
Managing your passwords
Roaming clients
Summary
Part 3: Future Trends and Strategies in Endpoint Security
Chapter 7: How DNS Logs Can Help You to Defend Your Endpoints
DNS protocol and enrichment

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Boyraz, G. (2024). Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials: Explore the Landscape of Hacking, Defense, and Deployment in EDR (1st edition.). Packt Publishing, Limited.

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