Cloud security isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. More companies are shifting to the cloud, which makes their IT setups more intricate. In fact, 73% of experts say that using cloud tech has added a lot of complexity. This makes it even more urgent to beef up cloud security and stop data leaks. What’s the answer? – It is XDR (Extended Detection and Response). As cloud environments get trickier, XDR becomes vital to protect.

The first segment of this series highlighted anomaly detection and behavioral analytics for an early warning system regarding suspicious activities. But it is very important for mature adversaries for security teams to have tools in an arsenal to maintain the front-foot position.

In 2024, cyber threats are evolving fast. Attackers are using advanced tools like AI-powered malware, ransomware-as-a-service models, and targeted supply chain attacks that can get past traditional security measures. To fight these threats, security teams need tools that can move faster than attackers, giving them a clear view and coordinated responses across their IT ecosystem.

Did you know that 68% of companies that hunt threats see their overall security improve? Cyber-attacks are getting trickier and more frequent. Thousands of new vulnerabilities emerge each month, and malicious actors are using advanced techniques—like fileless attacks—to bypass traditional defenses. If you still use outdated tools, you put your company at big risk. Serious threats like ransomware can mess up your systems leaving you open to bad breaches.

Cyber threats hide everywhere, and the numbers are shocking—more than 80% of companies dealt with a major security problem last year. The usual safety steps just don’t work well enough now leaving too many openings for attackers to sneak through. This is where Extended Detection and Response (XDR) comes in. XDR brings together information from computers, networks, and the cloud into one system giving security teams the power to spot and tackle threats better.

Trustwave has further solidified its partnership with Microsoft by achieving Microsoft FastTrack Ready partner status for Microsoft 365 and being named a Microsoft Verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution provider for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This recognition underscores Trustwave's commitment to empowering organizations across Australia and the wider APAC region with advanced cybersecurity solutions.