WatchGuard Webinar

XDR vs. SIEM: Defeating Cyber Chaos

Cybersecurity decision-makers face a growing challenge: defending against a rising tide of threats without drowning in operational complexity. Designed for large security teams, SIEM platforms often introduce more chaos than clarity, burdening small teams with high costs, complex deployments, and overwhelming data.

In this webinar, Stephen Helm and Ricardo Arroyo discuss the core differences between SIEM and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and explain why XDR is emerging as the smart, scalable choice for modern MSPs and lean IT security teams.

Key Insights:

  • Why SIEMs, built for large enterprises, often over-deliver on features, and under-deliver on agility
  • When a SIEM is appropriate: strict compliance, long-term log retention, or deep forensic use cases
  • The business case for XDR: faster value, lower total cost of ownership, and reduced complexity
  • How XDR empowers MSPs to deliver stronger protection without needing SIEM-level overhead
  • How leading MSPs are using XDR to simplify operations, improve client outcomes, and grow margins