The Ultimate Guide to Extended Detection and Response
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Extended Detection and Response (XDR).
What to know about Extended Detection and Response
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) represents a transformative approach in cybersecurity aimed at enhancing threat detection, investigation, and response across a wide range of digital environments and data sources. This approach integrates multiple security products into a cohesive system, leveraging automation and AI to provide more comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats. Readers will find detailed insights into how leading cybersecurity companies are advancing XDR technologies to improve enterprise security, particularly in hybrid cloud environments and against sophisticated attack techniques.
The recent stories highlight the rapid evolution and adoption of XDR solutions worldwide, including partnerships, new product launches, and integration of AI-driven capabilities. These developments illustrate the increasing reliance on XDR to address complex threat landscapes, such as ransomware, stolen credentials, and hybrid attacks, while also emphasizing the challenges organizations face in fully harnessing its potential. Exploring these stories offers valuable perspectives on how cybersecurity strategies are adapting with XDR to enhance visibility, automate responses, and fortify defenses for enterprises of all sizes.
Australian Extended Detection and Response News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
VAST Data & CrowdStrike widen AI security integration
Security teams could gain wider visibility into AI data flows as native Falcon support and two CrowdStrike integrations extend across VAST's platform.
Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic
Most Australian organisations still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed to AI-automated cyber attacks, according to an Elastic survey.
LMNTRIX named Major Player in IDC cybersecurity ranking
The Australian-founded firm's standing could help it win bigger overseas contracts as it expands its customer base across 40 countries.
Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.
LevelBlue buys Alert Logic MDR unit in Fortra pact
LevelBlue is buying Fortra's Alert Logic MDR business in a strategic pact, expanding its global managed security and technology partnership.
Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award
Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro's Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Extended Detection and Response
LMNTRIX named Major Player in IDC cybersecurity ranking
CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
CrowdStrike named Forrester XDR leader on AI strength
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
TrendAI named Gartner endpoint leader for 21st time
Expert Columns
Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
Australia's cloud security paradox: High confidence, but almost no context
Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Extended Detection and Response News
Australia's cloud security paradox: High confidence, but almost no context
Australia's cloud security spend is soaring, yet 40% of network traffic still lacks context, leaving teams confident but effectively half-blind.
Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence
Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.
Acronis & OpSys launch local MDR services for Australian MSPs
Acronis partners with OpSys to launch local Managed Detection and Response services, enabling Australian MSPs to meet data sovereignty and security demands.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery
Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to enhance cyber recovery, integrating forensic and incident response into its cybersecurity services worldwide.
Cancer Council Queensland boosts telehealth & security with cloud
Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.
Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations
Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.
SentinelOne named strong performer in 2025 Gartner CSPM report
SentinelOne is a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner CSPM report, praised for its AI-powered Singularity Cloud Security platform and top user ratings.
Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test
Elastic Security is the only vendor to score 100% in both Real-World and Malware Protection categories of AV-Comparatives' Business Security Test.
Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025
Elastic has been named a Leader in Forrester Wave Security Analytics 2025, achieving top scores in 14 criteria including AI and malware protection.
How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs
Data#3 launches Managed XDR service, using AI and 24/7 monitoring to boost cyber security visibility for resource-limited SMEs.
CyberArk & SentinelOne join forces for enhanced security
CyberArk and SentinelOne have announced a new integration to enhance endpoint and identity security, aiming to mitigate risks associated with privileged access.
Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.
How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.
Advanced security tools can help bridge the cyber-skills gap
Amid a global 12.6% rise in the cyber-skills gap, advanced security tools like AI automation could alleviate the shortage, particularly for Australian businesses.
Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs
Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.
NeXasure & Atsign sign bilateral cybersecurity deal
Customers can now buy bundled network design and AI threat detection as the firms aim to widen reach in enterprise and government markets.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.
Commvault links recovery actions into CrowdStrike SOAR
Joint users can now automate cyber recovery steps during incidents, cutting handoffs and helping preserve clean backup points for ransomware response.
CrowdStrike lifts outlook after record ARR quarter
Strong demand for its Falcon platform and AI security tools helped CrowdStrike lift full-year guidance after record quarterly ARR growth.