The CISO Perspective: Cybersecurity, AI and Emerging Tech

What is XDR vs EDR vs MDR? Breaking down Extended Detection and Response

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a cybersecurity tool that integrates with multiple products to detect and respond to threats. While EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) focuses on the endpoint, XDR uses A.I. to ingests information from multiple sources and detect patterns across different device types.
You’ll learn:

  • What EDR does: how it monitors endpoint activity and helps isolate threats in real time 
  • How MDR elevates EDR by providing 24/7 managed monitoring, threat hunting, and guided response from security experts 
  • How XDR takes it further—correlating data across endpoints, network, cloud, identities, and more to give a unified view and faster response   
  • A clear breakdown of each detection layer
  • A comparison of when to use which solution (or combination)
  • Practical tips for choosing based on your organization’s expertise and infrastructure

Whether you’re defining your security strategy or just curious about detection platforms, this episode gives you:Topics covered: EDR functionality, MDR benefits, XDR scope, vendor considerations, and strategic fit for CISOs and security practitioners. Tune in to sharpen your detection stack—without the jargon.