Stopping Cross-Domain Attacks
Modern threats are multi-stage and multi-vector. A Cross-Domain Attack leverages security weaknesses to move laterally from one environment (e.g., a compromised endpoint) to another (e.g., the cloud control plane) in a single, coordinated campaign.
Why Siloed Tools Fail
Traditional security tools operate in isolation: EDR sees the endpoint, CASB sees the cloud app, and Identity Manager sees the login. When an attacker pivots from a stolen endpoint credential to gain AWS access, each tool only sees a small, non-malicious piece of the overall puzzle. This blind spot allows the breach to progress unseen.
- Broken Visibility: No single view of the attack path.
- Alert Fatigue: Generating thousands of uncorrelated, low-fidelity alerts.
XDR: Correlation and Unified Attack Story
1. Initial Access (Endpoint)
Attacker executes a malicious script on a laptop, stealing valid user credentials and bypassing EDR.
2. Lateral Movement (Identity)
Using the stolen credentials, the attacker logs into Azure/Okta from an unusual geographic location.
3. Objective Achieved (Cloud)
The system uses this identity to create a rogue EC2 instance in AWS for data exfiltration. XDR connects all three events.