What steps can organizations take to proactively protect their data from cyberattacks?

Source: https://cybersecurity.att.com/blogs/security-essentials/what-is-the-difference-between-incident-response-threat-hunting-a-comprehensive-guide

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• Incident response is a reactive process that typically begins when a security breach occurs, while threat hunting is about being more proactive
• The four crucial elements of a robust Incident Response Plan should include: team, plan, communication, and response
• Threat hunting typically involves looking for threats within your environment and resources that are either compromised or have the potential to be compromised
• Incident response and threat hunting complement each other as crucial elements of a well-rounded cybersecurity strategy
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a critical component of both incident response and threat hunting
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is an emerging category in cybersecurity
• Automated threat hunting is a core component of advanced EDR and XDR solutions
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a service that combines technology with human expertise to detect and respond to threats in real time
• Centralized security visibility is a key piece of the unified cybersecurity platform puzzle
• USM Anywhere from AT&T Cybersecurity offers a unified platform combining multiple security capabilities