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AI in XDR: What it Means and Where it Fits

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AI in XDR: What it Means and Where it Fits (PDF, 1.22MB)Published: 28 Nov, 2023
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Dave Shackleford
Dave Shackleford

AI and ML can significantly augment native NDR detection capabilities.. With the maturation of XDR, the capabilities of AI-driven NDR can be extended and enhanced to accommodate endpoint security telemetry, other events within the environment, and correlation and event management tooling.

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Dave Shackleford
Dave Shackleford

Dave Shackleford

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Dave Shackleford, founder of Voodoo Security, has advanced cybersecurity through his leadership roles, including serving as CTO for the Center for Internet Security, where he coordinated the first published virtualization security benchmarks.

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