Worldwide Extended Detection and Response Software 2025 Vendor Assessment

This document is an IDC MarketScape report assessing vendors in the field of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) software for the year 2025. It outlines the evolution of XDR since its inception, highlighting its role in cybersecurity as a means to reduce alerts and provide context for investigations. The report details the types of threats XDR solutions are expected to monitor, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), identity-based attacks, living off the land (LOTL) attacks, and cloud control plane attacks. It emphasizes the need for XDR strategies to evolve in response to the speed of adversaries and the expanding IT landscape. Additionally, the document specifies the criteria for vendor inclusion in the assessment, focusing on commercial XDR solutions and their capabilities. The report also includes advice for technology buyers, emphasizing transparency in costs, the importance of positioning XDR as a proactive defense platform, and the necessity of integrations that enhance detection and resolution processes.