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Fortify Windows Defender for Endpoint with Fortra XDR

Augment your endpoint technology

Enhance your organization’s detection and response program to go beyond the endpoint and get more from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Fortra XDR. Our 24/7 security operations center and applied threat intelligence will significantly increase your security posture by covering the entire attack surface.

With an industry-leading 15-minute SLA and a team of security experts performing continuous threat hunting, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your alerts will be swiftly investigated, validated threats will be promptly contained, and we will guide you through the remediation process to prevent further escalation.

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Feature Capabilities Comparison

Why Customers Choose Fortra XDR with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Complete Visibility

  • A single pane of glass for your security environment
  • Extend your endpoint visibility with insights across your environment including: vulnerabilities, configurations, file integrity monitoring, network traffic, logs deep analytics and SOC insights
  • 12-month hot storage of security telemetry with informative dashboards and reporting for both compliance and security

Expert SOC Investigation

  • 24/7 SOC investigation of Defender for Endpoint detections under our 15-minute SLA
  • Cross-correlation of security alerts for accurate threat detection and comprehensive incident reports
  • Continuous tuning to reduce noise and minimize false negatives

Enhanced Response

  • Improve the accuracy and speed of your threat response  
  • Expert validation of automated response triggers to contain threats with complete remediation guidance to prevent re-occurrence
  • Take the right action to contain a threat — on the host, active directory or network perimeter
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What You Can Expect from Fortra XDR:

  • A managed security solution that delivers the outcomes your organization demands 
  • An award-winning platform, cutting-edge threat intelligence, and expert defenders all working together for you
  • 24/7 security operations, managed containment, and expert remediation advice
  • Flexible coverage tailored to your individual business needs
  • Simple pricing with a lower total cost than assembling and operating on your own

Questions to Ask Before Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Solution

Understanding the specific information you need when researching cybersecurity solutions can be challenging. The following questions can help guide you through the process of enhancing your cybersecurity:

We already have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with our MS 365 E3/A3 license. Why buy another EDR tool when we already have an endpoint solution?

Some managed XDR providers require you to replace Defender for Endpoint with their EDR. With Fortra XDR, you don’t need to. We build upon your existing security investments, such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, by collecting and aggregating the alerts into our platform. Our SOC analysts will investigate Defender for Endpoint detections under our 15-minute SLA, enrich the alert with Fortra endpoint telemetry, cross-correlating alerts across your wider environment, take approved containment actions, and provide actionable intelligence for comprehensive remediation. 

What additional functionality do you get with Defender for Endpoint and Fortra XDR?

XDR improves your overall security posture by reducing the likelihood and impact of compromise. Our XDR console offers a single pane of glass for exposures, EDR, NDR, logs, and reporting for your entire IT environment. Our SOC provide expert guidance and human validation of alerts and proactive threat hunts on the endpoint and beyond. Our automated response platform improves the response capability of your EDR by combining it with identity and network response actions. Ready-made response playbooks give you the flexibility to adopt automation at your own pace with SOC managed, human guided, or fully automated response actions. 

What if our organization moves away from Defender for Endpoint to another EDR in the future?

Fortra XDR seamlessly integrates with numerous third-party EDR vendors, providing you with the flexibility to switch vendors in the future. This ensures you can continuously evolve your security strategy with the support of a trusted security ally.

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