Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a cutting-edge, unified cybersecurity solution that elevates threat detection and response to a new level across the numerous attack surfaces in today's digital world. XDR does not work in isolation, though. XDR solutions are best when organizations also employ the traditional but necessary cybersecurity components—firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention solutions, etc.—that work to keep the bad actors out of the digital house. XDR binds all these components together through a unifying architecture that allows for enhanced visibility across the entire digital environment.