Paper Key : IRJ************236
Author: Sanika Pokharkar,Jerry S.kolie,Gayatri Gautam
Date Published: 08 Nov 2024
Abstract
The rise in sophisticated cyber threats has spurred the development and adoption of advanced detection and response systems, specifically Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR). This paper presents a survey of recent studies on EDR and XDR, examining their effectiveness, methodologies, and limitations in detecting and mitigating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other complex attack vectors. Through a comparative analysis of key findings, this survey identifies the strengths of EDR in endpoint protection and the potential of XDR to integrate multi-layered security insights for comprehensive threat visibility. Despite these advantages, both systems exhibit limitations in scalability and real-world adaptability, particularly in detecting stealthy or novel attacks. The insights gathered provide a foundational understanding of current capabilities and suggest future research directions to enhance the resilience and flexibility of EDR and XDR solutions in evolving cyber environments.