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
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Extended Detection and Response
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
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
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
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 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.
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.
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.
eScan rewards top channel partners with Thailand trip
The trip aims to keep resellers aligned as cyber security demand shifts and vendors rely on local partners for sales and support.
Eventus Security wins community choice cybersecurity award
Public backing has handed Eventus Security another boost as it competes in a crowded managed security market facing rising cyber threats.
Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner
Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.
Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors
Partners can now embed threat intelligence and exploit detection into their tools, as Proofpoint formalises years of OEM deals into a single programme.
Cato partners with CrowdStrike on security workflow
Security teams will gain a single workflow for incidents as the new tie-up links network and endpoint telemetry across investigations, hunting and visibility.
Barracuda buys Evo Security to bolster MSP identity tools
The deal gives managed service providers a broader way to control identities across customer systems as attacks on credentials and privileges rise.
SentinelOne opens Purple AI investigation to all customers
Security teams facing rising alert volumes can now use SentinelOne's autonomous investigations without extra tools or integrations through an opt-in trial.