Modern security operations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, making it difficult to gain complete visibility across disparate security tools. Detection and Response with XDR: Integrated Security Solutions to Combat Emerging Threats introduces learners to how XDR can bridge that gap by centralizing telemetry, intelligence, and response capabilities from a variety of sources into a single platform.
Detection and Response with XDR
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Identify modern cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
Understand how XDR enhances visibility across products and technologies
Utilize XDR's investigation features to detect and manage breaches
Leverage automation to isolate and remediate threats swiftly
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September 2025
Assessments
13 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will gain a basic understanding of how security operation centers and incident response teams function. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, this information is essential and worth your attention. You will explore the Modern Security Operations Center, security operations concepts and tooling, and computer security incident response teams (often called IR teams).
What's included
14 videos3 assignments
In this module, you will dive into the latest trends and challenges in the security landscape, discover the concept of XDR, and explore how its integrated security stack enhances threat detection and response. Get ready to see how XDR can revolutionize your security operations.
What's included
21 videos3 assignments
In this module, you will cover crucial aspects of threat management, including how to hunt for threats, investigate incidents, and effectively respond to security breaches using Cisco XDR capabilities. Get ready to enhance your skills in both proactive and reactive security measures.
What's included
16 videos3 assignments
In this module, you will explore concepts related to automation within security operations, understand how automation fits into an XDR product, and see how Cisco XDR enables you to accelerate investigation and response. You will focus on industry best practices, as automation is a core component of any modern security operation center and a necessity given the increasing number and speed of threats. You will also see how these concepts are applied specifically within Cisco XDR.
What's included
13 videos4 assignments
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