Technology and Trust at the Top: Kaspersky’s Leadership in the Global XDR Market Confirmed

Kaspersky has been named a leader in the global “SPARK Matrix™: Extended Detection and Response (XDR)” ranking compiled by the international analyst firm QKS Group. Experts highly rated the company’s technological excellence (Technology Excellence) and its ability to create significant value for customers (Customer Impact). Based on these indicators, Kaspersky has joined the ranks of the key players in the global market and has been recognized as one of the top 10 XDR solution providers.

QKS Group’s report notes that the key feature that distinguishes Kaspersky’s XDR solution in the market is its ability to collect security data from various sources and combine it within a unified system. This allows specialists to identify and respond to threats more quickly. The platform combines EPP, EDR, XDR and SIEM capabilities and supports more than 300 ready-made integrations with solutions from both Kaspersky and other vendors. The platform also uses artificial intelligence technologies and Kaspersky Threat Intelligence data. Ready-made and configurable response playbooks automate the handling of alerts and incidents, thereby accelerating threat prevention and reducing the workload of information security teams. Flexible deployment options allow the platform to be used across various IT environments.

“Modern cyberattacks affect many elements of IT infrastructure simultaneously, which is why a comprehensive approach to threat detection and analysis is important for organizations. XDR makes it possible to combine various signals and events within a unified context, helping specialists quickly assess the scale of an incident and take appropriate action. We are pleased that QKS Group has highly rated our XDR platform. It is particularly significant that we rank alongside the world’s leading XDR market players in terms of key indicators. For us, this assessment confirms not only the platform’s technological capabilities, but also the practical value it provides to organizations worldwide by improving the efficiency of threat detection, analysis and response processes,” said Ilya Markelov, Head of Unified Corporate Platform Development at Kaspersky.

“Kaspersky has strengthened its position in the XDR market through a unified approach to threat detection and response based on cyber threat intelligence. The company’s XDR platform combines EPP, EDR, XDR and SIEM capabilities, allowing organizations to correlate telemetry and security events from endpoints, networks, cloud environments and third-party sources. Features such as the investigation graph, cross-correlation, proactive threat hunting and integration with Kaspersky Threat Intelligence help identify complex and constantly evolving threats. Together with extensive integration capabilities, ready-made and configurable response playbooks, artificial intelligence technologies and flexible deployment options, this elevates Kaspersky to a leading position in the XDR market,” said Kunal Kumar, Principal Analyst at QKS Group.

QKS Group’s SPARK Matrix™ ranking is a tool for examining the competitive landscape in the Extended Detection and Response (XDR) market. The ranking analyzes key market trends, industry dynamics, leading providers and their competitive positions. This report allows organizations selecting XDR solutions to compare providers’ capabilities, assess their technological advantages and competitive differentiators, and consider their market positions.