ESET participated in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise. Our XDR-enabling component of the ESET PROTECT platform – ESET INSPECT – was tested using techniques inspired by the Turla threat actor.

ESET technology blocked 10 out of 13 Protection tests, and detected 111 out of 143 substeps.

The MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations are undoubtedly a solid reference point for understanding an XDR solution’s detection and response capabilities. However, it is worth noting that the best solution is not necessarily the one that detects every substep, but rather the one that balances visibility with usability, placing the needs of the security analyst at the forefront.

When assessing an XDR solution, it is advisable to zoom out and consider broader criteria than just how many detections were triggered in any given test, as these factors are just as indispensable. A complete assessment should include at least the following: