Secureworks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced a groundbreaking integration of threat detection and vulnerability risk to enhance threat resolution processes. This innovative development aims to streamline the experience for IT and SecOps teams by breaking down silos and prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

The integration between Secureworks’ Taegis XDR and Taegis VDR allows customers and partners to have a comprehensive view of known vulnerabilities in the context of threat data. This integration facilitates faster investigation and remediation plans, ultimately improving an organization’s security posture.

According to the Secureworks Counter Threat Unit, vulnerabilities contribute to one-third of breaches. However, historically, threat detection, response, and vulnerability management functions have operated independently, leading to security blind spots. By merging vulnerability context and workflows with threat detection and response activities, Secureworks aims to provide IT and SecOps teams with a unified view, reducing security gaps and enhancing overall security resilience.

Kyle Falkenhagen, Chief Product Officer at Secureworks, emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between security operations and vulnerability management. He highlighted that merging these programs offers valuable insights into attackers’ strategies, aids in root cause analysis, and improves security teams’ responses to threats.

Secureworks is dedicated to providing open solutions, allowing customers to leverage the Taegis Vulnerability Scanner or integrate data from third-party vulnerability scanners to maximize flexibility and existing investments. By incorporating data from additional third-party vulnerability scanners, visibility can be enhanced, enriching the available vulnerability context.

Dave Gruber, Principal Analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, emphasized that the integration of vulnerability management and security operations is not merely a matter of convenience but a strategic necessity. As organizations face increasing cyber threats, aligning these functions enables security teams to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to incidents that could disrupt operations.