A knowledge graph ‘ similar to what powers Google Search ‘ is an ideal technology foundation to make a generational leap in threat detection and response. Google’s seminal article, ‘Introducing the Knowledge Graph: things, not strings,’ can be likened to ‘signals and entities, not log lines’ in a cybersecurity context. The term XDR eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) was coined to describe solutions that integrate diverse telemetry and data sources.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/02/17/knowledge-graphs-xdr/