Security technology has seen massive changes on the threat management side with eXtended detection and response (XDR), driven by the need to improve security efficacy and operational efficiency. XDR is intended to unify data sources, visibility, and analytics for threat prevention, detection, and response. The industry recognized the need for data and tools integration for threat management. Without comprehensive visibility, we are making critical security decisions based on guesswork, author says. Think CIS Critical Security Controls at scale.”]