EDR and SIEM are both tools that can help you achieve security goals. An Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution is designed to monitor and protect the endpoint, while a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a platform that provides a centralized way to manage and analyze your logs.
While it is tempting to seek a wide variety of security solutions, for a new security team it is crucial to prioritize resources on the most critical areas. EDR lays the foundation for building a robust security environment, by providing:
EDRs usually come ready with built-in detections to catch and respond to threats directly at the endpoint level, providing immediate value which can be improved over time with customized detections.
A SIEM facilities analysis of large volumes of data, but first, you need data. For a newly formed security team, EDRs collect endpoint telemetry that serves as a critical basis for more in-depth analysis.