You can use extended detection and response (XDR) to reduce detection engineering effort, improve analyst experience, and speed up investigation and response. 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 pros should use this report to understand the value they can expect from an XDR vendor, learn how vendors differ, and investigate options based on size and market focus.