You can use extended detection and response (XDR) platforms to augment detection engineering efforts, accelerate detection and response, and enhance analyst experience. But to realize these benefits, you’ll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, type of offering, geography, and use case differentiation. Security professionals should use this report to understand the value they can expect from an extended detection and response vendor, learn how vendors differ, and investigate options based on size and market focus.