Cloud detection and response

Continuously monitor multi-cloud and hybrid environments with Elastic Security AI-driven security analytics to glean insights and context on prioritized cloud threats and enable swift threat detection, investigation, and response — all within your SIEM.

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Cloud defense at your fingertips

Elastic Security's cloud detection and response (CDR) capability provides a vendor-agnostic, data-centric approach to cloud security with agentless integration for quick, hassle-free deployment. Choose native protection for built-in defense or extended protection with data integrated from your existing tools for a richer context. Gain full visibility, contextualized insights, threat hunting visualizations, and respond rapidly to threats with real-time threat detection and response. Secure your cloud, your way.

  • Unify your cloud view. Gain insight.

    Ingest telemetry from IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms for complete visibility across your cloud environment. Use intuitive visualizations and contextual data to detect, analyze, and resolve threats with confidence.

  • Detect threats faster with AI

    Leverage AI-powered analytics to pinpoint and prioritize critical cloud threats. Act swiftly to investigate, respond, and bolster your security posture with precision and speed.

  • Open and flexible architecture

    Elastic Security's flexible design integrates seamlessly with your cloud services and third-party tools, giving you unmatched visibility and cost efficiency. Adapt effortlessly to evolving threats without sacrificing control or coverage.

Key capabilities

Tackle multi-cloud threats with speed & precision

Leverage rich situational and structural context to stop multi-cloud threats in real-time. Gain actionable insights through intuitive visualizations, extend protection with seamless integrations, and empower your team with the Elastic AI Assistant—designed to enhance your cloud security operations and respond faster.

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  • Unify and see everything across your cloud environment with CDR. Harness data from diverse security and log sources for a comprehensive view. Leverage AI and threat intelligence to identify potential threats.

  • Detect threats faster with hundreds of prebuilt and customizable detection rules, powered by machine learning and signatures and identify anomalies in real time.

  • Respond decisively by automating response actions to isolate threats and minimize damage.

Go beyond CDR

Unify your organization's approach to CDR with Elastic Security.

  • SIEM

    Detect and respond to threats at cloud speed and scale.

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  • AI for the SOC

    Supercharge your SOC with AI-driven security analytics.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to replace my existing cloud security tools with Elastic Security?

No, you don't need to replace your current tools. Elastic Security offers two flexible options to enhance your protection.

Extended protection: Elastic Security can integrate cloud analytics from your existing tools providing a unified view and maximize your current investments.

Native protection: Access comprehensive cloud security capabilities within Elastic Security, included at no additional cost.

What are the benefits of using Elastic Security's CDR capabilities?

Elastic Security offers several key benefits for your cloud security posture:

  1. Improved threat visibility: Gain a comprehensive view of your cloud environment and identify potential threats faster.
  2. Faster response times: Reduce dwell time (the time attackers spend in your system) by responding to threats quickly.
  3. Streamlined workflows: Automate tasks and investigations for enhanced efficiency.
  4. Reduced costs: Maximize the value of your existing security investments or leverage built-in protection at no extra cost.

How do Elastic Security CDR capabilities differ from traditional security measures?

Unlike traditional security measures, Elastic Security's CDR capabilities are specifically tailored for cloud environments. It offers continuous monitoring and detection across cloud workloads, containers, infrastructure, network traffic, APIs, audits, and system logs — ensuring comprehensive protection in dynamic cloud environments — directly within your SIEM.

How do I get started with Cloud Detection and Response from Elastic?

Get started using Elastic Security CDR capabilities by signing up for a trial or contacting our sales team to discuss your specific security needs.

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