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Product updates, security research, and Zero Trust engineering from the LightEDR team.

  1. security-researchaisoc

    How AI is transforming EDR alert triage in 2026

    How large language models are changing EDR alert triage in 2026: automated explanation, incident clustering, and natural language threat hunting for SOC teams.

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  2. detection-engineeringthreat-hunting

    Process tree analysis: how SOC teams trace an attack

    Learn how SOC analysts use process trees to trace attacker activity from initial foothold to lateral movement, with real examples and detection tips.

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    AI-powered alert triage: how LightEDR integrates with your preferred LLM

    Choose your own LLM: LightEDR's AI triage works with Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure, Gemini, and Ollama to explain alerts and suggest triage steps.

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  4. detection-engineeringincident-response

    Endpoint isolation: what happens when you click "contain"?

    A step-by-step breakdown of what endpoint containment actually does at the network layer, the sequence of events, and when to use it - and when not to.

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    Our MITRE ATT&CK coverage: what we detect and what we don't

    LightEDR maps its behavioural detections to MITRE ATT&CK honestly - here's what we cover well, where the gaps are, and why transparency matters for SOC teams.

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    What is alert fatigue and how does AI help SOC teams?

    Alert fatigue is burning out SOC analysts - here's how AI-powered triage reduces noise, prioritises real threats, and keeps your team effective.

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  7. zero-trustsecurity-research

    Zero Trust is not a product - it's an architecture

    Zero Trust has become one of the most abused terms in security marketing. Here's what NIST SP 800-207 actually requires, and how to tell the real thing from a rebrand.

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  8. security-researchsoc

    How to evaluate an EDR: 10 questions to ask every vendor

    Choosing an EDR is harder than it should be. Here are 10 concrete questions that separate genuine capability from polished marketing decks.

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  9. productmsspsoc

    Building a SOC on a budget: the case for transparent EDR

    Running a SOC on a tight budget doesn't mean compromising on endpoint detection. Here's how transparent EDR pricing changes the maths for lean teams.

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    eBPF vs kernel modules: why it matters for Linux EDR

    How a Linux EDR collects kernel telemetry - eBPF, kernel modules, or plain syscall interfaces - has real consequences for stability, portability, and attacker evasion.

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  11. security-researchsoc

    5 things SOC teams hate about legacy EDR platforms

    From alert overload to opaque pricing, legacy EDR creates more work than it prevents. Here's what SOC teams complain about - and what to look for instead.

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  12. detection-engineeringsoc

    What are Sigma rules and why should your SOC use them?

    Sigma is the vendor-agnostic detection rule format every SOC team should know. This guide explains the syntax, why it matters, and how to start using it today.

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  13. security-researchmssp

    How much does EDR cost in 2026?

    EDR pricing is notoriously opaque. Here's what enterprise and mid-market endpoint detection platforms actually cost in 2026, and what drives the price.

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  14. security-researchsoc

    EDR vs XDR vs MDR - what's the difference?

    EDR, XDR, and MDR are often used interchangeably in vendor marketing. Here's what each actually means, how they differ, and how to choose the right approach for your team.

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  15. productmsspsoc

    Why we publish our pricing (and why most EDR vendors don't)

    Most enterprise EDR platforms hide pricing behind a sales call. Here's why LightEDR publishes every tier openly - and what that means for your budget planning.

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  16. detection-engineeringmitre-attack

    MITRE ATT&CK for defenders: which techniques matter most

    MITRE ATT&CK catalogues over 400 techniques. Here's how defenders should prioritise coverage - with real detection logic for the techniques that appear most in incident reports.

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  17. security-researchsoc

    LightEDR vs CrowdStrike: an honest comparison

    A frank look at how LightEDR stacks up against CrowdStrike Falcon for SOC teams that want real detection coverage without enterprise pricing.

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  18. zero-trustsoc

    What is Zero Trust architecture? (NIST SP 800-207 explained)

    Zero Trust isn't a product you buy - it's an architecture. We break down NIST SP 800-207, the PDP/PEP model, and what it means for endpoint security.

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    Welcome to the LightEDR Blog

    Weekly updates on LightEDR development, detection engineering, and Zero Trust security.

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