The cybersecurity industry is full of acronyms, and “XDR” is one that is not universally well understood. This acronym was introduced by Gartner in 2018. Flash forward to 2023, and many vendors claim they are offering ‘XDR’ in some form. But what does it actually mean? What can, and should, XDR do for an MSP and MSSP, and why is it such an important consideration?

Key Learning Objectives: 

• What XDR is, and what it is not
• The benefits of XDR for MSPs and their customers
• Things MSPs should look for when investigating an XDR solution