The Total Economic Impace of Microsoft SIEM And XDR
When it comes to IT security, the fact is that best-of-breed solutions can cause IT staff more work than an integrated security platform. Microsoft's unified security information and event management (SIEM) and extended detection and response (XDR) tools provide cost efficiencies and streamline security workflows.
How much could a typical business save with Microsoft integrated SIEM and XDR solution? Forrester Consulting performed a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study to find out.
Download the Forrester study to learn the potential financial impact of Microsoft SIEM and XDR on a business.
What are the key benefits of Microsoft SIEM and XDR?
Organizations can expect several key benefits from implementing Microsoft SIEM and XDR. These include a 65% reduction in the time to investigate threats and an 88% reduction in the time to respond to threats. Additionally, the integrated approach improves productivity for general employees by saving nearly 68,000 hours annually and allows for significant cost savings, amounting to almost $1.6 million per year from vendor consolidation.
How does Microsoft SIEM and XDR improve security workflows?
Microsoft SIEM and XDR enhances security workflows by integrating various security tools into a single platform, which reduces the need for security professionals to navigate multiple systems. This integration leads to a 90% reduction in the time required to create new workbooks and a 91% decrease in the onboarding time for new security professionals, allowing them to become productive much faster.
What is the financial impact of investing in Microsoft SIEM and XDR?
Over a three-year period, organizations can anticipate a net present value (NPV) of $11.92 million from their investment in Microsoft SIEM and XDR, with a return on investment (ROI) of 207%. The total quantified benefits are estimated at $17.68 million, significantly outweighing the costs of $5.76 million, highlighting the financial advantages of this integrated security solution.

The Total Economic Impace of Microsoft SIEM And XDR
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