Microsoft, Palo Alto, Crowdstrike Lead Xdr Forrester Wave

Forrester’s XDR provider rankings show Microsoft at the top, with Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike climbing into the leaders’ space and Trend Micro falling to strong performer. XDR vendors are integrating diverse telemetry sources and developing strategies to replace SIEM products, improving detection capabilities and streamlining user experience. Many vendors also offer SIEM alternatives that integrate with their XDR platforms, providing a unified analyst experience and managing costs.