Cisco XDR is a cloud-based extended detection and response solution designed to simplify security operations. It integrates threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) processes, allowing security teams to quickly detect, prioritize, and respond to sophisticated threats. By collecting and correlating data from various sources such as network, cloud, endpoint, and applications, Cisco XDR provides unified visibility and context into advanced threats while minimizing false positives.

Cisco XDR improves threat detection by offering deep network insights and visibility through integrations with both Cisco security tools and select third-party solutions. This multi-vector approach allows for a comprehensive view of attacks, enabling security teams to identify potential threats earlier and address gaps in security coverage using MITRE ATT&CK mappings.

Cisco XDR is available in three licensing tiers: Essentials, Advantage, and Premier. The Essentials tier provides full XDR capabilities for Cisco-only environments. The Advantage tier adds integrations with select third-party tools, making it suitable for mixed security stacks. The Premier tier offers all Advantage features as a Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) service, supported by Cisco security experts.